The Planning Department formulates recommended goals, plans, policies and ordinances that provide orderly growth and development for Myrtle Beach. The department also assists in preparing a capital improvement program.  Call 843-918-1050 for more information.

Experienced planners are available to help with rezoning, annexation, subdivision of property, park design and neighborhood planning.  Everyone is invited to attend Planning Commission meetings to learn about the many activities underway in Myrtle Beach. 

The following applications and forms will be helpful.

• Text Amendment Request (PDF)

• Annexation Request (PDF)

• Rezoning Request (PDF)

• Subdivision Request (PDF)

• Planned Unit Development (PUD) Pre-Application (PDF)

• Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment Request (PDF)

• Planned Unit Development (PUD) Format Requirements (PDF)

An annexation guide also is available for nearby property owners who wish to consider bringing their land into the city limits.  It explains the methods and benefits of annexation and provides additional contact information. 

New in September 2010 is publication of the 10 Year Collaborative Plan to End Homelessness in Horry County (PDF).  This plan is a product of Home Alliance, Inc., with support from the cities of Myrtle Beach and Conway and Horry County government.  The plan examines the needs and resources of the county in seeking solutions to homelessness. 

The Planning Department is located in City Hall, 937 Broadway Street.  The Planning Commission's regular meeting is held at 1:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in the First Floor Conference Room of City Hall.  Here is the Planning Commission's meeting and submittal schedule for 2012.  Dates and times are subject to change with proper notification.

 

FOR MONTH:	SUBMITTAL DEADLINES 5:00 p.m.	TECHNICAL REVIEW 10:30 a.m.	WORKSHOP First Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.	MEETING Third Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
January 2012	December 15	December 28	January 3	January 17
February 2012	January 26	February 1	February 7	February 21
March 2012	February 23	February 29	March 6	March 20
April 2012	March 22	March 28	April 3	April 17
May 2012	April 19	April 25	May 1	May 15
June 2012	May 24	May 30	June 5	June 19
July 2012	June 21	June 27	No Workshop	July 17
August 2012	July 26	August 1	August 7	August 21
September 2012	August 23	August 29	September 4	September 18
October 2012	September 20	September 26	October 2	October 16
November 2012	October 25	October 31	November 6	November 20
December 2012	November  15	November 19	No Workshop	December 4
January 2013	December 20	December 27	No Workshop	January 15, 2013