NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Beginning September 1, 2025, the City of North Myrtle Beach will require a current property survey to be submitted with building permit applications. This new policy, developed by the Planning & Development Department, is part of a broader initiative to reduce costly construction errors and ensure compliance with local zoning and floodplain regulations.

Permit applications without a survey will not be accepted. Residents and contractors are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and schedule their survey appointments early to avoid delays.

“Too often, we have seen projects run into major issues due to an outdated sketch or incorrect assumptions about property lines," said Assistant Planning & Development Director Suzanne Pritchard. This requirement helps protect everyone — from homeowners to neighbors — by bringing clarity and accuracy to the permitting process.”

You will need a survey if you are:

• Building a new house or commercial building
• Adding a garage, shed, pool house, or accessory building
• Expanding the footprint of an existing structure
• Installing a pool, driveway, patio, or retaining wall
• Building a fence within 5 feet of a property line
• Developing in a flood zone or coastal jurisdiction area

This policy is designed to help avoid construction delays, prevent code violations, and reduce disputes over property boundaries or easements.

For more information, please call the Planning & Development Department at (843) 280-5560.