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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach leaders are considering a rule change that would limit capacity to 150 people in future bars and nightclubs along its popular Ocean Boulevard district.
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The city’s planning commission will be the first to address the issue, slated to be discussed on Tuesday at its regular meeting.
If approved, the amended would create an overlay zone “limiting land use of nightclubs, bars and other drinking places with occupancy exceeding 150 persons” while allowing existing licensed properties to continue as non-conforming uses.
The planning board is being asked to review the text amendment, hold public hearings and make recommendations.
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Mayor Mark Kruea has said that citywide safety enhancements are at the top of his priority list. Ocean Boulevard — one of Myrtle Beach’s most highly visited areas — has seen its share of high-profile incidents over the past several years, including an April 2025 mass shooting.
The city council would have to vote on any zone changes before they can take affect.
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