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Horry County committee forwards resolution to study residential rezonings in volunteer-fire and ISO-10 areas

Horry County Council (committee session) · October 14, 2025
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Summary

A committee advanced a resolution calling for review of residential rezonings in parts of Horry County with volunteer-only fire coverage and ISO-10 insurance ratings, citing concerns about response times, recruitment and long-term operating costs.

Horry County’s committee voted on Oct. 14 to forward a resolution to the full council asking staff to review limits or additional conditions on residential rezonings in areas served only by volunteer fire stations and parts of the county with ISO-10 insurance ratings. The measure, introduced by Mister Rangel, was moved forward by a committee member and approved by voice vote.

The resolution grew out of concerns that rapid residential growth in the county’s western areas is outpacing emergency response capacity. Mister Rangel told members the county’s 10-year…

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