These fifteen (15) individual ordinances have been refined and corrected as a result of various public meetings, as well as in less formal meetings in which observations and input were received from individual Council members, the Manager, the Chief of Police, individual hoteliers, individual business owners and representatives of the Hospitality Association. This set reflects City Council’s most recent input at workshop and first reading. Note changes in headers and body to reflect proper placement in Code.

Click on the links below to view the individual ordinances as PDF documents. Or, if you prefer, all of the documents are available in a single PDF file, Potential Rally Options.

2008-57 Amend existing Nuisance law found in Chapter 10, Article II, Nuisances of the Code. The effects of an unpermitted special event, or rally are a public nuisance against public health, public decency, peace and order, public welfare and safety and the public economy and responsible parties to be held financially responsible for public cost that result from their promotion.

2008-58 Amend existing Special Event law in Sections 19-127, 19-128 and 19-156 of Chapter 19, Article VI, Special Events of the Code. Those events in or adjacent to City limits, permitted or unpermitted, that impose an excessive public resource deployment are unlawful, and responsible parties are to be held financially responsible for public cost that result.

2008-59 New law amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 14-1. No alcohol served between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Note substantial changes. Business can exempt from 2:00 a. m. to 6:00 a. m. sale prohibition upon showing of policy or practice that addresses among other things underage drinking, over-serving, internal and premises security. Exemption can be revoked upon events of criminality on premises of business.

2008-59A Alternate version, should City Council wish to consider it.

2008-60 New Law. Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 14-7. Defrauding a restaurant is a misdemeanor.

2008-61 New law. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-220. Infraction. Administrative process. Short term rental, payers of accommodation tax, innkeeper or hotel check-in procedures; photo id for check-in; identification of all guests per room, identification of all vehicles; issue parking card.

2008-62 New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-221. Administrative process. No alcohol consumption or open possession in parking areas, lots and garages. Business shall not permit.

2008-63 New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-222. Administrative process. Use of parking lot for non-parking activities a nuisance. No destruction of landscaped areas by chairs, etc. Businesses shall not permit.

2008-64 New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-223 through 14-227. Administrative process. Helmet and eyewear required for cycles and mopeds; No impoundment.

2008-65 New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-228 through 14-231. Administrative process. No trailers parked on public streets, or unlicensed private lots.

2008-66 New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-232 through 14-235. Administrative infraction. Convenience store and premises security.

2008-67 New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-236 through 14-239. Administrative process. Minor or Juvenile Curfew: 1 am to 6 am.

2008-68 New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-240. Administrative process. No loud mufflers, impound serial offending vehicle.

2008-69 Amend existing law in Chapter 14, Article V, Section 14-85, adding section (b) (10). No loitering on commercial lots after hours, or when posted.

2008-70 Amend existing law in Chapter 12, Article III, Division 1, by adding Section 12- 102: only 1 vehicle per space; Chapter 12, Article III, Division 2, Repeal deactivation of meters for bike parking.

2008-71 New law to enact Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-200 through 14-and/or reserve 14-219. Creation of administrative hearing process for disposition of infractions.

Visitor Info Resident Info Business Info Government Info
FAQs Meetings Jobs Events Weather Local Links
Recreation On-Line Services Contacts Search

P.O. Drawer 2468

Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

Phone: (843) 918-1000

Fax: (843) 918-1028

e-mail: info@cityofmyrtlebeach.com