City of North Myrtle Beach

Planning & Development

Planning Division		(843) 280-5566

	Director of Planning & Development	James Wood, AICP
	Principal Planner	Aaron Rucker, AICP
	Senior Planner	Sean Hoelscher, Associate ASLA
	Planner	Dawn E. Snider


The Planning Division is responsible for staff assistance to the North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission in its development of the City's "Comprehensive Planning Process" as defined by State Law annexations, enforcement of subdivision regulation. City Ordinance: Chapter 20: Land Development Regulations

Building Division		(843) 280-5560

	Chief Building Official	Delane Stevens
	Deputy Building Official	John Hill


The Building Division issues permits and inspects new construction for compliance with building codes and standard technical codes.

Zoning Division		(843) 280-5565

	Zoning Administrator	Paul Blust, AICP
	Asst. Zoning Administrator	Ben Caldwell, AICP
	Zoning Enforcement Officer	Terry Rowe

The Zoning Division approves building permits and also inspects new construction for compliance with the City's zoning regulations. In addition to administering zoning regulations, the Zoning Division prepares amendments and new zoning regulations. The City of North Myrtle Beach adopted its first zoning ordinance and map in May 1971. Major revisions to the ordinance occurred in 1976 and 1988. A new digitized map was adopted in 1991. Since the early 1980's the City has experienced steady population growth and development. The zoning ordinance has been amended may times with regulations becoming more sophisticated in an attempt to mitigate problems caused by growth. It is recommend that anyone considering development call the zoning official and discuss your project before spending money on the investment. City Ordinance: Chapter 23: Zoning View / Download: Zoning Map


	Current Projects
		Main Street Transformed PowerPoint
		Main Street Transformed Design Sheets
		Sandridge Planning and Development Maps


	Hazard Mitigation
		Hazard Mitigation Plan (5 Year Update)
		Wildfire Mitigation (Zip File)
		Disaster Planning
		FEMA Local Guide Coastal Construction 2009 (Zip File)

2010 Comprehensive Plan Update

Chapters 1 - 4

Future Land Use Map

Executive Summary

Cover
Chapter 1 - Built Environment
Chapter 2 - Natural Resources
Chapter 3 - Sustainable Community
Chapter 4 - Plan Implementation


	Northeast Area Transportation Plan
		Executive Summary
		Northeast Area Transportation Plan [download complete plan]


	Code Updates
		SC-09-01 Ashland Avenue Closing Ordinance Packet [new]
		STX-08-01 TND Overlay [obsolete]
		STX-08-03 Comp Streets [in code]
		STX-09-01 Access Connectivity Congestion [in code]
		STX-09-02 Housekeeping Subdivisions Policy Brochures [new]
		ZTX-08-01 TND Overlay [in code]
		ZTX-08-02 Tree Protection [withdrawn]
		ZTX-08-03 Hwy 17 Overlay [withdrawn]
		ZTX-08-04 RC District [in code]
		ZTX-08-05 Tree Protection Definition [withdrawn]
		ZTX-08-06 Shared Parking [in code]
		ZTX-08-07/STX-08-02 Private Streets R-1A, R-1B
		ZTX-08-08 Off-Site Parking [in code]
		ZTX-09-01 Off-Street Parking [in code]
		ZTX-09-02 Art IV-V [withdrawn]
		ZTX-09-03 Off-Street Parking [in code]
		ZTX-09-04 Crematoriums in HC
		ZTX-09-05 Amusement in RC
		ZTX-09-06 Spoilage Basins Ordinance [new]
		ZTX-09-07 Exterior Maintenance Ordinance [new]
		ZTX-09-08 Wetlands [withdrawn]
		ZTX-09-09 Retail Parking Amendment [new]
		ZTX-09-10 PUD Amendment Ordinance Packet [new]
		ZTX-09-11 Telecommunications [new]
		ZTX-10-02 Wind Energy Ordinance Packet [new]


	Documents
		Freedom of Information Act Request

		Shared Parking Application

		Annexation & Zoning Designation Petition
		Site Plan Review Application
		Subdivision Application

		Contractor Substantial Damage / Substantial Improvement Affidavit
		Estimated Cost of Reconstruction / Improvement
		Items Required to Determine Substantial Damage/Substantial Improvement
		Owner Substantial Damage / Substantial Improvement Affidavit
		Substantial Damage / Substantial Improvement Review Application

		Building Permit Application
		Construction Board of Appeals Application
		Department Sign-Off Sheet
		Grading Permit Application
		Owner/Builder Disclosure Statement (in office pickup only)
		Permit Fees
		Sub-Contractor List
		Tradesman Application

		Impervious Space Calculation Form
		Land Disturbance Application
		PDD Zoning Amendment Application
		PDD Application
		Rezoning Application
		Sign Permit Application
		Special Exception Application
		Petition to Close Pubic Right-of-Way
		Petition to Relocate Beach Access
		Temporary Use Application (Tents & Banners)
		Zoning Variance Request Application


	Policy Brochures
		Site-Specific Development Plan
		Preliminary Subdivision Plat
		Minor Subdivision Plat
		Major Subdivision Plat
		Combination / Boundary Adjustment Plat
		Minor / Major Planned Development District Amendment