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Board allows black-coated chain-link fence for lift station amid overlay conflict
Summary
The zoning board approved a 6-foot black-coated chain-link fence with black slats for a lift station where Horry County overlay rules appeared to conflict with Grand Strand requirements. The applicant said the project is caught between two regulations; residents raised concerns about site clearing and dust during nearby construction.
The Horry County Zoning Board approved a variance allowing a 6-foot black-coated chain-link fence with black slats for a lift station associated with a commercial subdivision, citing a conflict between Horry County overlay requirements and Grand Strand/utility specifications.
Jimmy Bell, speaking for the project engineer, said the project was “caught in between the two regulations” and proposed either a single black chain-link fence with slats or, if necessary, wrapping the chain link with a white vinyl fence to meet county aesthetics. Neighbors raised separate concerns about extensive site digging and dust at nearby residential areas; a resident asked staff to help identify who was performing the earthwork. The board approved the single-chain-link-with-slats option with landscaping and maintenance conditions; staff clarified the fencing will be six feet high and the gate will include slats for screening.
Quote: “So we're just caught in between the 2 regulations,” the project representative said, describing conflicting overlay/utility requirements.
Provenance: topic introduced SEG 887; discussion and vote concluded SEG 1201.
