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Form 1 - Request For A Hearing - Zoning Board Of Appeals County Of Horry, South Carolina

TYPES OF VARIANCE REQUESTS

There are three types of variance requests and a reconsideration request allowed by state law and the

Horry County Zoning Ordinance. Please note that it is incumbent upon the appellant to prove his/her

case. It is further the responsibility of the appellant to be knowledgeable of all applicable ordinances in as

much as it pertains to their case. Below please find a brief explanation of each:

1. Variance Request

This is a request to vary from the provision(s) of a local regulation. It may be a request to

vary from the provisions of the Zoning, Parking/Landscaping, or Sign Ordinance. This type

of request/variance is site specific.

Examples:

1. Variance from a front yard setback requirement.

2. A request to vary from the number of parking spaces required for a development.

3. Variance from sign regulations.

2. Administrative Appeal Request

This is a request to appeal from a decision made by the local Zoning Administrator. It is an

appeal from an administrative interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance made by the zoning

administrator where the applicant believes that the zoning administrator is in error.

Examples:

1. An applicant disagrees with the zoning administrator regarding whether or not a

particular use is allowed in a given zoning district.

2. The applicant disagrees with the interpretation made by the zoning administrator

regarding the definition of a term.

3. Special Exception Request

This is a request to allow specified uses, which may have a potential negative impact on the

community, provided certain conditions are met.

Examples:

1. To allow commercial mining (as allowed in specific zoning districts).

2. To allow outpatient treatment facilities for alcoholism and drug addiction in the OPI

district only.

3. To allow commercial cruise boats (as allowed in specific zoning districts).

4. Reconsideration Request

This request is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to reconsider a decision made by the Board,

either approving or denying a variance, appeal or special exception. Such request shall be

applied for within 30 days of the original ruling.

FEES

A variance, appeal, special exception or reconsideration application cost is $200.00 and is payable by

cash or check only. A receipt is provided upon payment.

Form 1 - Request For A Hearing - Zoning Board Of Appeals County Of Horry, South Carolina