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Board approves Clarity Family Farms' special exception to operate rural‑tourism venue on Highway 90
Summary
The board approved a special exception allowing Clarity Family Farms to operate a 60.7-acre rural-tourism venue with a 499-person cap (unless a special event permit is granted), conditioned on site plan review, parking, noise compliance, and limits on on‑site alcohol. Neighbors praised preservation of rural character; some asked for clarification about commercial development rumors.
The Horry County Zoning Board approved a special exception for Clarity Family Farms to operate rural-tourism activities on a 60.7-acre property along Highway 90 that will include an event venue, chapel, pavilion, pond, and retreat buildings for agrarian education and family events.
Applicant representatives described programming aimed at families and educational groups and emphasized preserving trees and rural character. Staff read 16 recommended conditions including a 499-person cap for events unless the venue obtains a special event permit, compliance with county stormwater and noise ordinances, and requirements for porta-johns and temporary vendor permits if events precede construction of permanent facilities. Several neighbors said they preferred a tourism destination to commercial development and appreciated tree preservation. The board approved the special exception with the listed conditions.
Quote: “Mostly, this is a site for families, for family, for children to learn things about the agricultural history of Horry County,” an applicant representative said.
Provenance: topic introduced SEG 2520; discussion and vote concluded SEG 2930.
