Myrtle Beach area golf course is expected to close. The site could be used for new homes.
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The owners of a Carolina Forest golf course plan to rezone the remaining 18 holes into a community of about 500 homes.
MyHorryNews reported that Horry County officials posted signs earlier this month announcing that the owners of the River Oaks Golf Course would seek a rezoning request for 175 acres.
The Horry County Planning Commission expects the landowner to request a deferral at the next planning meeting, meaning the commission won’t take the project up until it’s Oct. 6 meeting, according to the MyHorryNews article.
Although the landowners could develop more housing with current zoning, a zoning change is necessary for the smaller lots planned.
The development plans show about 172 acres and will accommodate 505 single-family units that are about 6,000 square feet. Included in the plans are increased open space, a community garden and sidewalks.
In 2018, the course’s owners removed nine holes to make room for residential development.
The golf course is located at 831 River Oaks Drive.
This story was originally published August 19, 2022 at 11:24 AM.