North Myrtle Beach Times Serving our Community and the Grand Strand for over 50 years
By Kaye Collins
The administrative offices for the City of Loris will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
On Thursday, January 16, from 9 to 11 a.m., Mayor Mike Suggs and Interim City Administrator Angel Neighbours will be present to engage in discussions, allowing residents and business owners to express their concerns, issues and suggestions regarding the City of Loris. Light refreshments will be provided.
Suggs indicated that this is not a formal meeting. “I discussed this concept with Angel,” he stated. “I had previously announced that we would convene with the residents and business owners on a monthly basis, thus we have arranged the inaugural meet and greet for January.” He mentioned that this serves as a chance for citizens to come by to say hello or express their thoughts.
The year 2026 has commenced positively, as the city street crews are actively engaged in removing the Christmas decorations from various locations throughout the city. Typically, on the first Monday of each month, the Loris City Council convenes to share updates regarding the achievements of the City of Loris employees and to outline plans for the upcoming month.
The City of Loris Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during its regular meeting beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Council Chambers at Loris City Hall located at 4101 Walnut Street. What will be included in the meeting includes:
A request to rezone approximately 0.56 legal acres from R-1.4 (Residential, Low Density) to R-1.5 (Residential, Low Density) located on the northwestern side of Sanderson Street.
The distinction between R-1.4 and R-1.5 zoning, both categorized as Low Density Residential, is found in the particular density restrictions (housing units per acre) and the allowed uses specified by each locality. R-1.5 typically permits a marginally higher density of single-family homes (for instance, 2.5 units per acre) compared to a standard R-1. However, both zoning classifications prioritize detached homes situated on larger lots in contrast to medium or high-density regions.
