10/06/2026
🌊 Protect Local Waterfront Property Rights
Destination North Myrtle Beach opposes the proposed changes to South Carolina’s coastal dock regulations and is asking our residents and business community to make their voices heard.
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has proposed significant changes to the regulations governing private and joint-use docks along our coast. The proposal would change allowable dock sizes, how dock square footage is calculated, restrictions based on creek width, boat-storage structures, and the rules governing modifications to existing docks. DES says the changes are intended to streamline standards and reduce navigation, access and natural resources conflicts.
For North Myrtle Beach, this is more than a regulatory issue. Access to our waterways is part of our community; our coastal economy and the way many of our residents enjoy their property.
We believe statewide regulations should recognize the unique characteristics and needs of individual coastal communities. Decisions that could significantly affect waterfront property owners deserve meaningful input from the people who live, work, build and do business along our coast.
That is why Destination North Myrtle Beach opposes the proposed changes as currently written and supports greater local input before new dock regulations move forward.
📣📣 MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
If you own waterfront property, work in real estate, construction, marine services, tourism or another business that could be affected, now is the time to get involved.
Tell SC DES that Horry County deserves to be heard on regulations that directly affect our waterways, property owners and coastal economy.
North Myrtle Beach knows its waterways. North Myrtle Beach understands its coastal community. Our residents and businesses deserve a voice in how our waterfront is regulated.
We don't need Columbia deciding how North Myrtle Beach docks its boats without hearing from North Myrtle Beach first.
We are asking North Myrtle Beach residents, property owners and business leaders to join us in requesting that SC DES hold a public hearing in Horry County so our community can be heard.
TAKE ACTION: Email [email protected] and request a public hearing in Horry County on the proposed Coastal Docks regulations.
Our waterways are part of who we are. Let’s make sure North Myrtle Beach has a seat at the table.
Proposed Dock Regulations: What to Know
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has proposed significant changes to the state’s coastal dock regulations, including new standards for dock size and changes to permitting.
The proposed regulations are concerning because of how they could affect coastal property owners, waterfront property uses, and future dock access. Properties potentially affected are those governed by OCRM regulations.
Learn more about the proposed dock regulations: https://tinyurl.com/4yhhbk8h
