Infrastructure & Regulation Committee

Horry County Infrastructure & Regulation Committee meeting, October 14, 2026: The committee discussed county mining regulations, including potential protections for nearby existing homes and the legal limits on local regulation given the state environmental agency’s permitting authority and a prior lawsuit. Members asked staff to develop regulatory options for further discussion, including possible zoning mechanisms and buffers; no ordinance or spending approval was made. The committee also discussed reviewing the Adam B. 319 rural area plan, with the area’s councilmember to work with staff on a more focused proposal. A resolution honoring Reverend Dr. James J. McManis was approved, and staff reported on the Citizen Planning Academy.