Horry County flood ordinance approved; minor change after Garden City business spoke up | Myrtle Beach News

CONWAY — Horry County’s flood ordinance is now a reality throughout the county, but with one change after outcry from some Garden City business owners. 

The substantial damage and substantial improvement section of the ordinance will remain at 50 percent over five years. 

Substantial damage and substantial improvement is the amount a person’s home or business can be repaired or damaged before adopting new flood standards. Homes or businesses built before flood restrictions or that weren’t in a flood zone at purchase might not follow current or future flood ordinances.


Previously the ordinance wanted to change…

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