Committee amends PDD zoning proposal, sends mixed‑use changes to planning commission after debate

Nov 4, 2025

Planning staff proposed PDD ordinance changes including broader notice and minimum mixed‑use percentages; after developers and council members debated whether the commercial minimum should be 10% or 5%, the committee approved moving the proposal forward as amended (5%) to the planning commission.

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Stevie Brown of planning staff presented amendments to articles 2 and 3 of Horry County’s zoning ordinance governing Planned Development Districts (PDDs). Brown said the proposed changes would require mailed notice to all property owners inside a PDD for major amendments, clarify that major amendments must be proposed by the property owner or an authorized applicant, and add mixed‑use requirements for new PDDs.

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