Appendix 1712. Conditional use permitting for weddings/periodic events.

1.

Said facilities shall be exempt from the parking requirements of Section 1100 of the Zoning Ordinance.

2.

The requirements of Chapter 13, Article 3 (Noise Control) of the County Code shall be met;

3.

Any new structures erected for this purpose:

a.

Must be approved by the Horry County Board of Architectural Review under the Secretary of the Interior Standards of Historic Preservation;

b.

Must substantially reflect the character and harmony of the surrounding area and the historic parcel;

c.

Meet all requirements of the underlying zoning including any applicable Overlays;

d.

May not exceed four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet in size;

e.

Shall meet applicable building code and be legally permitted.

4.

Ingress, egress, and/or parking of vehicle traffic shall not create a hazard for traffic on an adjacent street;

5.

Where the historic integrity of a designated structure will be potentially affected by the installation of commercial restroom facilities, ADA compliant, handicapped accessible portable restroom facilities may be substituted during all scheduled events.

6.

All signage for the facility must be approved by the Board of Architectural Review and no off-site signage shall be permitted for such activities.

7.

The Board of Architectural Review shall review the facility for appropriateness to host said events and may include or limit what events shall be allowed to be held, including, but not limited to:

a.

Weddings, receptions, bridal showers, baby showers;

b.

Reunions;

c.

Reenactments;

d.

House museums;

e.

Holiday/seasonal events;

f.

Similar social events that meet the requirements of this ordinance.

8.

A conditional use permit shall be obtained prior to the commencement of the use. The fee for such permit shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) annually from the date of issuance. The conditional use permit for the event/wedding facility shall be renewed every year to ensure that the facility is being used in compliance with these regulations.

(Ord. No. 38-12, § 2, 8-21-12)