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BZA denies garage setback variances tied to planned Highway 90 widening
Summary
The board denied variances for two garages proposed near Highway 90 where setbacks were increased to 60 feet for a future road‑widening project; applicants cited flood‑zone constraints and driveway layout but the board expressed concern about potential right‑of‑way acquisition.
The Horry County Board of Zoning Appeals declined to approve variances for two garages proposed at a property on Highway 90 after members raised concerns about a planned Highway 90 road‑widening project and potential future right‑of‑way acquisition.
Staff noted county council increased Highway 90 setbacks to 60 feet in 2022 to accommodate future widening. The applicants asked to place a 30-by-40 garage 55.64 feet from the front property line (variance 4.36 feet) and an 18-by-24 garage 47.27 feet from the line (variance 12.73 feet). Applicants explained constraints posed by a supplemental flood zone and existing driveway alignment and said if the variances were not approved they could move or reconfigure the garages; one applicant noted the widening would likely take only the driveway area and not the larger garage footprint. Several board members emphasized the purpose of the 60‑foot setback — to preserve land for future right‑of‑way — and ultimately the motions to approve failed; the board recorded the items as not approved.
