The Fifteenth Judicial Court granted our injunction and halted all new construction permits until the infrastructure standards are met. This victory belongs to the 956 people who demanded accountability from the county council. Keep a close watch on the planning commission meetings to ensure they follow through with the Army …
April 14, 2019
Final supporters
1) Stafford act, (Title II sec 201 42 U.S.C 5131)
2) Stafford Disaster Relief Act. Amended 2016
3) South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of 1994
SECTION 6-29-510. Planning process; elements; comprehensive plan.
We hereby petition our grievance unto the Fifteenth Judicial Court. We humble ask the court grant the attached temporary injunction until such time the Army Core of Engineers makes determination that the current and future “new” residential or commercial construction proposals, to include the Horry County “Imagine 2040 Plan”; that this temporary injunction be placed upon on the Horry County Council and Planning Commission until such new construction projects are deem safe, without having a negative environmental impact within the current or future flood plain determined by FEMA within Horry County, or until such time any such infrastructure changes/ recommendations made by Army Core of Engineers has been reviewed and approved by the Horry County Council and Planning Commission.
We, the citizens of Horry county, who having suffered tremendous loss in equity, use of property, loss of real property, or having been forced to invest in our communities to greater extent of adding additional bank or SBA loans to rebuild our communities, plea to this court for relief from the burden of poor planning and proposals and ordinances by way of Horry County Council.
Whether intentional or unintentional, the grossly ignored flooding issues within our jurisdiction, not making such proposals for proper shedding of both the flood water and or sewage associated with natural disaster, while also adding additional residential neighborhoods which further compound a pre-existing flood condition, in legal terms, is a failure of a duty of care.
Further, It is the obligation of the county Council to act in a manner conducive to the well being of everyone around them, such as the prevention of any "foreseeable injury to a victim.". Passing such proposals, provisions and or ordinances, to include the use of updated impact studies, including outside (other/independent) water shedding infrastructure adopted by other State and local municipalities is essential in the planning process of a reasonable municipal council. Failing to utilize these measure or failing address the current flooding issues that we are experiencing more frequently in nature, prior to passing such projects as the “IMAGINE 2040” project is a standard of conduct best defined as Negligence.
We the citizens of Horry County make this plea, that the attached injunction be granted by the court, as requested, to include the provisions stated within.
Sincerely,
Horry County Residents of Longs, Myrtle Beach, Conway, Socastee
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
March 5, 2019
January 15, 2019
The Planning Commission is still ignoring our demand for a halt on new construction despite the clear risks to our homes. Send an email to your specific district council member today and tell them that we insist on an immediate review of the Imagine 2040 Plan.
December 23, 2018
The momentum behind this petition is undeniable and shows that our community is finished with the systemic neglect of our infrastructure. Now you must email your county council representative today to demand they address these specific violations of the Stafford Act. Copy the link to this petition and send it to your local neighborhood association leaders to ensure they understand the stakes.
Reached 100 supporters
December 14, 2018
280 Comments
Horry County has for many years allowed grade level slab foundation and low crawl space homes to be built in well known flood prone areas. The loss of real assets by Horry County citizens from flooding is due to gross negligence and irresponsible planning by the county.
Foundations are already being washed away from new houses being built on top of ponds at The Park in Longs. Time to start holding building inspectors accountable for these permits. Stop the building and sinkholes in development
I have lived here for 24 years now and this is the worst flooding i have seen, and the first for my house. I was told when i purchased this property that it was NOT in a a flood zone, but here I am STILL NOT back in my home.
My house never flooded before Florence. Now it can’t be lived in, can’t sell it and can’t afford to rebuild it. The US Army Corp of Engineers and Horry County needs to fix the problem of flooding from the IC so this doesn’t happen in another 2 years.
Worried also about flooding with new costruction in sun colony ,longs and how it will impact colonial charters. Huge tract of land denuded of many, many trees . Bringing in and spreading of huge amts of fill to raise the property. The runoff is spilling into the ponds of colonial charters.
The rapid growth of this county will be its own enemy.
You're flooding everyone out stop building homes too many homes not enough people as it is
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The Fifteenth Judicial Court granted our injunction and halted all new construction permits until the infrastructure standards are met. This victory belongs to the 956 people who demanded accountability from the county council. Keep a close watch on the planning commission meetings to ensure they follow through with the Army …
April 14, 2019
Final supporters
1) Stafford act, (Title II sec 201 42 U.S.C 5131)
2) Stafford Disaster Relief Act. Amended 2016
3) South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of 1994
SECTION 6-29-510. Planning process; elements; comprehensive plan.
We hereby petition our grievance unto the Fifteenth Judicial Court. We humble ask the court grant the attached temporary injunction until such time the Army Core of Engineers makes determination that the current and future “new” residential or commercial construction proposals, to include the Horry County “Imagine 2040 Plan”; that this temporary injunction be placed upon on the Horry County Council and Planning Commission until such new construction projects are deem safe, without having a negative environmental impact within the current or future flood plain determined by FEMA within Horry County, or until such time any such infrastructure changes/ recommendations made by Army Core of Engineers has been reviewed and approved by the Horry County Council and Planning Commission.
We, the citizens of Horry county, who having suffered tremendous loss in equity, use of property, loss of real property, or having been forced to invest in our communities to greater extent of adding additional bank or SBA loans to rebuild our communities, plea to this court for relief from the burden of poor planning and proposals and ordinances by way of Horry County Council.
Whether intentional or unintentional, the grossly ignored flooding issues within our jurisdiction, not making such proposals for proper shedding of both the flood water and or sewage associated with natural disaster, while also adding additional residential neighborhoods which further compound a pre-existing flood condition, in legal terms, is a failure of a duty of care.
Further, It is the obligation of the county Council to act in a manner conducive to the well being of everyone around them, such as the prevention of any "foreseeable injury to a victim.". Passing such proposals, provisions and or ordinances, to include the use of updated impact studies, including outside (other/independent) water shedding infrastructure adopted by other State and local municipalities is essential in the planning process of a reasonable municipal council. Failing to utilize these measure or failing address the current flooding issues that we are experiencing more frequently in nature, prior to passing such projects as the “IMAGINE 2040” project is a standard of conduct best defined as Negligence.
We the citizens of Horry County make this plea, that the attached injunction be granted by the court, as requested, to include the provisions stated within.
Sincerely,
Horry County Residents of Longs, Myrtle Beach, Conway, Socastee
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
March 5, 2019
January 15, 2019
The Planning Commission is still ignoring our demand for a halt on new construction despite the clear risks to our homes. Send an email to your specific district council member today and tell them that we insist on an immediate review of the Imagine 2040 Plan.
December 23, 2018
The momentum behind this petition is undeniable and shows that our community is finished with the systemic neglect of our infrastructure. Now you must email your county council representative today to demand they address these specific violations of the Stafford Act. Copy the link to this petition and send it to your local neighborhood association leaders to ensure they understand the stakes.
Reached 100 supporters
December 14, 2018
280 Comments
My company has been forced to close for 4 months due to flooding, made worse from poor planning. The road designs being planned are called STROADS. From an engineering standpoint, the most dangerous an least financially sustainable designs. The growth model is dangerous and unsustainable.
Horry County has for many years allowed grade level slab foundation and low crawl space homes to be built in well known flood prone areas. The loss of real assets by Horry County citizens from flooding is due to gross negligence and irresponsible planning by the county.
Foundations are already being washed away from new houses being built on top of ponds at The Park in Longs. Time to start holding building inspectors accountable for these permits. Stop the building and sinkholes in development
I have lived here for 24 years now and this is the worst flooding i have seen, and the first for my house. I was told when i purchased this property that it was NOT in a a flood zone, but here I am STILL NOT back in my home.
My house never flooded before Florence. Now it can’t be lived in, can’t sell it and can’t afford to rebuild it. The US Army Corp of Engineers and Horry County needs to fix the problem of flooding from the IC so this doesn’t happen in another 2 years.
Worried also about flooding with new costruction in sun colony ,longs and how it will impact colonial charters. Huge tract of land denuded of many, many trees . Bringing in and spreading of huge amts of fill to raise the property. The runoff is spilling into the ponds of colonial charters.
The rapid growth of this county will be its own enemy.
You're flooding everyone out stop building homes too many homes not enough people as it is
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My company has been forced to close for 4 months due to flooding, made worse from poor planning. The road designs being planned are called STROADS. From an engineering standpoint, the most dangerous an least financially sustainable designs. The growth model is dangerous and unsustainable.