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[Revised 09.25.20-To correct link for the Preservation Plan]
[Revised 09.28.20-Due to amended County Council agenda]
Upcoming Meetings
Meeting attendees are encouraged to wear a face-covering when entering the building and when social distancing is not possible or practical.
County Council Workshop on Mining
Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 2 p.m.
Click here to view and download the agenda or here for the packet.
Planning Commission
Thursday, October 1, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
Horry County Preservation Plan Public Hearing and Public Comment Period Announcement
Over the course of the last two years, Horry County staff and the Horry County Historic Preservation Commission have been working to update the Horry County Preservation Plan, an amendment to the IMAGINE 2040 Comprehensive Plan. This review started with a survey titled Planning for Historic Preservation in Horry County, which ran from August through November of 2018.
The public review and adoption process for the Preservation Plan has commenced. Horry County staff presented the Preservation Plan to the Planning Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 3 p.m. This meeting prefaced the formal 30-day public comment period that will be open between September 24, 2020, and October 29, 2020. The public is encouraged to attend and provide comments on the plan at the Planning Commission Public Hearing on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in multipurpose room B at the Horry County Government and Justice Center in Conway. After review and approval by the Planning Commission, the Plan will also be reviewed and considered for adoption by Horry County Council.
The Preservation Plan can be reviewed at the Horry County Planning & Zoning Department at 1301 2nd Avenue, Suite 1D09, Conway, SC 29526. It is also available for review online. Public comments may be mailed to the address above or by emailing Lou Conklin.
Property Tax 101: Virtual Presentation
Led by the Horry County Assessor’s Office, Property Tax 101 is an opportunity to learn the basics about real property tax assessment in Horry County. In this one hour seminar-style course, expect to learn more about how property is taxed in Horry County and where that tax money goes. In addition, the course will cover common tax exemptions. This virtual presentation will take place on Monday, September 28 at 4 p.m. The presentation will be broadcast live on the Horry County Government Facebook Page, Government Access Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14), and on the County website at horrycounty.org.
Participants can submit their questions during the seminar by texting (843) 502-0033 (message and data rates may apply). Users watching the seminar on the Horry County Government Facebook page can submit their questions in the comments section of the live video feed.
Complete the 2020 Census Today
The 2020 Census is more than a count. Census information is used to determine funding for roads and infrastructure, education, housing, health care, public safety, and more. All you have to do is answer a few questions about you and everyone who is or will be living with you. This year, you can respond online, by phone, or by mail. If you haven’t already, do your part and complete the census at www.my2020census.gov.
Horry County Government COVID19 Operations Update
Following the guidance from Governor McMaster and state agencies, Horry County will allow public access to its buildings with the best safety practices being implemented. Safety measures will include:
To help alleviate crowding in public areas, Horry County encourages individuals to continue to do business online and over the phone with county departments where possible. Horry County will continue to phase into operations as conditions permit, and ask for patience if wait times exist.
Anyone planning to visit a County building should be prepared to check in with staff located at the entrance to the facility. Visitors may be asked to wait outside the office or facility depending on the capacity of the facility.
County officials remind everyone to continue to follow CDC and S.C. DHEC safety guidelines as well as Governor McMaster’s executive orders that remain in effect.
Juror selection has resumed with precautions in place.
All local Magistrate Offices are open to the public for filings and court.
Central Traffic Court is open as well as is the Central Jury Court. Central Jury will only be receiving guilty pleas, so the public will not be required to serve jury duty.
Preliminary hearings have been canceled until further notice.
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