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How will Horry County's rezoning decisions affect the historic Burgess community?

Rezoning decisions threaten the historic character of Burgess community The decisions made by Horry County leaders regarding rezoning applications directly impact the Burgess community's character and land use. Highway 707 from a mobile home residential designation to one allowing commercial uses for a planned flooring business. Community members and officials are actively concerned about approving developments that could compromise the area's historic identity and character.

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  • Horry County leaders decide on hundreds of rezoning applications every year.postandcourier.com
  • The Burgess community is roughly 28 square miles and home to roughly 60 neighborhoods.postandcourier.com
  • County Councilman Tyler Servant stated they are trying to keep the character of Burgess the way it is.postandcourier.com

Why it matters

Burgess's value is tied to its historic identity, stemming from tracts of land made available to freed slaves after the Civil War, and its residents are adamant about preserving this character. The ongoing rezoning debates put this unique cultural heritage at risk from commercial and high-end residential development.

The county is facing broader development pressures, including a 2,000-home concept scheduled for review later this month, and other contentious proposals seeking to bring more than 370 homes just outside Conway.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific decisions were made regarding the rezoning applications mentioned by county leaders?
  • How will the county balance the need for development against preserving the historic character of Burgess?

What would change this answer

The county implements stricter zoning rules specifically protecting historic areasThe pressure from developers seeking to change land use in Burgess will likely decrease.

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  • About Conway, SC

    Since the county is facing development pressures near Conway, how are those proposals affecting the surrounding land use?

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  • About Myrtle Beach

    How do the development pressures seen in Burgess compare to those affecting the larger Myrtle Beach area?

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  • About North Myrtle Beach

    Are the development trends threatening historic character also visible in North Myrtle Beach?

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