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Zoning Board grants most variances, splits on one pool-deck request
Summary
The Horry County Zoning Board of Appeals approved the majority of requested variances on Aug. 10, 2026 — including setback reductions for residential garages, pergolas, tree removals and a pediatric dental office parking variance — but declined one side-setback request tied to a disputed pool deck at Appaloosa Way.
The Horry County Zoning Board of Appeals approved a slate of variances on Aug. 10, including setback reductions for home additions, accessory structures and two live-oak removals, while splitting on a contentious pool-deck request in Saddle Ridge.
Board members voted to approve individual variance requests after staff presentations and public testimony. Chair opened each item and the board typically followed staff recommendations. "All in favor, please say aye," the Chair said repeatedly during roll-call-style voice votes as applicants and neighbors spoke to the board.
Among the approvals were variances for a mobile-home addition and storage building at 5300 Pebble Lane, a corner-lot pool at 116 Title Creek Drive (with the caveat that privacy fencing would require a separate application), several accessory-structure and garage relocations across subdivisions, removal of specimen live oaks (subject to replacement-tree requirements or an in-lieu fee), and a parking reduction for a proposed Sawgrass Pediatric Dentistry office.
One divided item involved 515 Appaloosa Way, where a paver patio and pool deck built above the permitted height created an encroachment and raised drainage concerns from a neighboring property owner. The board failed to approve the left-side setback (motion failed) but approved a separate motion allowing the rear setback at 0 feet instead of the required 15 feet. Neighbor Bruce Medallia told the board he had photos showing runoff and the loss of a drainage swale; the contractor responded that the company installs infiltration and is willing to work with the neighbor.
The board also deferred an item for 1705 Radio Lane because the applicant was not present. The board authorized staff to incorporate handwritten edits into signed orders before adjournment.
Next steps for approved items include filing the signed board orders, obtaining any required supplemental permits (for fences, building permits, or engineering inspections), and satisfying tree-replacement or payment requirements where applicable.
