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North Myrtle Beach council approves audits, clarifies site‑specific plans and removes bedroom‑area cap
Summary
The council unanimously approved an audit contract for FY2026–FY2027, adopted clarifying ordinances on site‑specific development plans and removed a maximum area count for bedroom/sleeping areas in residential districts; the consent agenda and related items passed by voice vote.
The North Myrtle Beach City Council approved a slate of routine and regulatory items, including a resolution naming Green Finley LLP to perform annual financial audits for FY2026 and FY2027, two ordinances clarifying site‑specific development plan requirements and a zoning amendment removing a maximum area count for bedroom or sleeping areas in residential districts.
The council took the consent agenda as a group and approved the items by voice vote. The mayor summarized the items and said they clarify what applicants must provide when applying for permits and will reduce confusion about plan requirements.
On the zoning amendment, council members asked whether the change applies to new construction or existing homes. Staff and council clarified the change is intended for new builds and that additions could alter what is considered a sleeping area. The mayor explained the city originally adopted bedroom limits to address parking problems caused by rental houses; the revised approach will regulate by parking capacity rather than by counting sleeping areas.
All measures on the consent and unfinished‑business calendars were adopted by voice votes with no recorded roll‑call tallies in the transcript. Staff said they will follow up on implementation details and provide additional guidance for applicants as needed.
What's next: the council moved to return to executive session later in the meeting to finish a prior personnel discussion and adjourned after the executive session.
