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Board denies variance for unpermitted garage at 112 Berkman Court
Summary
An unpermitted 12x24 garage at 112 Berkman Court was denied a setback variance after the owner acknowledged constructing it without a permit; the board said permits are required and denied the variance.
Horry County zoning officials denied a variance request for a garage constructed without a permit at 112 Berkman Court.
Staff presented a survey showing the garage sits 4.6 feet from the left side property line instead of the required 10 feet. Applicant Paul Gray admitted he built the structure without a permit and told the board he had poured concrete before learning about setback rules. "I throw myself on the mercy of the colony," Gray said during his testimony, acknowledging the mistake.
Board members reviewed existing permitted structures on the lot and cited accessory-building rules that allow a small accessory building to be closer than the standard setback only if it meets size thresholds. After discussion, the board voted against approving the variance; staff encouraged the applicant to meet with county staff to determine remediation options.
