Horry County seeks public input to their 10 year plan

By Kaye Collins

In 2019 Horry County Council approved the Comprehensive Plan named IMAGINE 2040 which is a vital policy document that shapes the community’s growth, development and resilience. The vital policy document is used to help shape the future for Horry County.

The South Carolina Code of Laws requires a review of the Comprehensive Plan at least -once every five years and update at least once every ten years.

The major component for this review is the incorporation of resiliency, ensuring that Horry County is equipped to handle environmental, economic and social challenges, including climate change, natural disasters and growth pressures. This plan serves as a long-term blueprint for the county by guiding land use, infrastructure, housing, economic development and more.

This is an opportunity to review the adopted IMAGINE 2024 plan for all residents, businesses and stakeholders to share their thoughts and provide feedback of how the county can best move forward as a community. Input will directly influence the policies, strategies and actions to take place in the years ahead.

The key focus on resiliency element is a major component of this review, incorporating and ensuring that the community is equipped to hand environmental, economic and social challenges, including climate change, natural disasters and growth pressures. In compliance with South Carolina State Law this plan includes strategies to build a more resilient future making Horry County more adaptive and sustainable for all residents.

All residents and business owners are encouraged to be a part of this important process by submitting input, your voice matters. The campaign explains that we can help craft a vision that meets the needs of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

Horry County wants your feedback, it is essential to shaping the future of our community.

The brief survey began in July and will run through September to focus on housing, transportation and develop of Horry County.

An open house event will be scheduled in August to present progress on the plan to gather public input. Check the Horry County Council website for the date at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ to participate in the survey.

Language, translations and accessibility options are available upon request to ensure everyone can participate in this survey.