5 rules for unincorporated Horry County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Home occupations are allowed as an accessory use in most residential zones if clearly incidental to the home. No more than 35 percent of the dwelling's floor space may be used, and the activity cannot change the home's residential character.
Horry County Zoning Ord., App. B, Sec. 927D.2
No more than thirty-five (35) percent of the floor space of the residential dwelling shall be used for the home occupation.
A home occupation in unincorporated Horry County may display just one sign. It must be non-illuminated and no larger than two square feet, keeping the property looking residential.
Horry County Zoning Ord., App. B, Sec. 927B.6
One (1) home occupation sign, provided it is nonilluminated and no larger than two (2) square feet in area.
South Carolina, not Horry County, governs home-based food. Non-potentially hazardous foods can be sold with no permit or license, but each product must carry the state consumer advisory label.
Home daycare is regulated by South Carolina, not Horry County. A family childcare home caring for no more than six children must register with the state; larger operations need a license.
S.C. Code §63-13-20; registration §63-13-810
"Family childcare home" means a facility within a residence occupied by the operator in which childcare is regularly provided for no more than six children, unattended by a parent or legal guardian...
Most home businesses in unincorporated Horry County must get zoning compliance from Planning & Zoning before applying for a county business license. Home occupations may employ no more than two non-residents on site.
Horry County Business License Dept. (home occupation zoning)
Most businesses (both commercial and home occupation) with a physical address within the unincorporated areas of Horry County must receive a zoning compliance before applying for a Horry County Business License.
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