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Myrtle Beach Parkway May Soon Serve Fast Food Drive-Thrus
17 Jan
Summary
- A zoning code amendment is proposed for Myrtle Beach's Robert Grissom Parkway.
- The change would permit drive-thru restaurants in a mixed-use zone.
- Existing rules prohibit drive-thru restaurants in this specific zoning district.
A proposal is moving through Myrtle Beach's planning commission that could allow drive-thru restaurants along Robert M. Grissom Parkway. C. F. Smith Property Group submitted a request to amend the city's zoning code, specifically targeting a mixed-use area on the parkway.
Currently, restaurants offering drive-thru service face restrictions in this district. Exceptions exist only for establishments near Kings Highway, those under 5,000 square feet, or those with pre-existing drive-thru facilities before June 10, 2014. This amendment aims to broaden those allowances.
The proposed change would permit restaurants with order boards situated at least 400 feet from the nearest single-family residential property. With city staff's recommendation for approval, the request will advance for further readings and potential passage as a city ordinance.
