Comay..South Carolina's Historic Rivertown WELCOME! We are sO glad that you've decided to open a business in the CityofComay!  STARTING A BUSINESS IN CONWAY,  SOUTH CAROLINA  Ti m m  SOUTH CAROLINA  CONWAY  This booklet outlines the process for: NEW CONSTRUCTION  Follow these instructions ifyou are constructing a new building or: altering the The steps, which are detailed on the following pages, are as follows: 1.1 PLANNING DEPARTMENT - CONCEPTUAL REVIEW  footprint of an existing building.  2. PLAN SUBMITTAL 3. TECHNICAL REVIEW OF PLANS 4. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD 5. BUILDING PERMITS 6. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 7.1 BUSINESS LICENSE  Telephone (843)488-9888  FAX (843) 488-9890  www.ctyolconway.com    STEPI-PLAMNINGDEPARTMENT- CONCEPTUAL REVIEW 1. Make an appointment with the Planning Director to discuss your business and intended location. (see Attachment A for address and phone number) 2. At this meeting, the Planning Director will verify that the intended use of your 3. The Planning Director will go over the steps necessary to continue your  building meets the City's Zoning Ordinance. application and answer any questions you may have.  STEP2-PLANSUBMITTAL  1. Submit two (2) complete paper sets of plans and one digital set ofj plans to the Planning Department to initiate the Technical Review Process, Application (Attachment B), Request for Review of Intent to Develop (Attachment C), which requires an Intent tol Develop Review Public Utility Fee of$450.00 and a  Commercial Plan Review fee of$100.00 2. Ac complete set of plans must include the following:  SITE PLAN drawn to scale prepared by a design professional illustrating the location of all improvements and all proposed structures, including CURRENT SURVEY oft the property prepared by al licensed surveyor. TREE SURVEY of all trees protected by the Conway Preservation Ordinance. This includes all Live Oaks 8" + dbh (diameter at breast height - 3"), American Holly 8"+ dbh, Flowering Dogwood 4" dbh, Redbud 4"+dbh and all other trees 8" dbh. This survey must be prepared LANDSCAPE PLAN prepared by a design professional illustrating the location of all areas to be landscaped; location of proposed new plant material; areas to remain undisturbed; material type and size at installation; installation specifications and other requirements of Article 9 IRRIGATION PLAN illustrating the placement of the proposed system DRAINAGE PLAN prepared by a licensed engineer illustrating existing elevations, proposed finished elevations, proposed direction of surface flow; sub-surface piping and structures; elevations of out-falls; retention and detention areas; all relevant calculations and specifications. NPDES GENERAL PERMIT or exemption from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (DHEC-OCRM). SECTION 404 PERMIT or determination of no impact from the Army Core of Engineers for wetland alteration. UTILITY PLAN illustrating the location of all existing and proposed on- site utilities; location of water and sewer tie-in; location of existing and proposed fire hydrants; all relevant calculations and specifications.  dumpster pads and specifications.  bya a licensed surveyor.  ofthe Unified Development Ordinance.  on site.  Telephone (843)488-9888  FAX(43)488-9890  www.dilyofonway.com    LIGHTING PLAN showing all street lights or other lighting features meeting the requirements of Section 6.6 of the Unified Development GRAND STRAND WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY APPROVAL or Bucksport Water and Sewer stating that service is available if the proposed project is outside the City of Conway water and sewer service PARKING PLAN showing all required and provided parking for the development including ADA accessible parking and meeting Article 8 of BUILDING ELEVATIONS illustrating what the finished buildings will look like once constructed. Ifapplicable, the design of the buildings must meet any Overlay standards contained in the Unified Development Ordinance. Article6.3.1 must be complied with at a minimum.  Ordinance.  districts.  the Unified Development Ordinance.  STEP3- TECHNICAL REVIEW  1. The Technical Review Committee is comprised of representatives from the Planning, Building, Fire, Public Works and Public Utilities Departments. 2. All plans are collected by the Zoning Officer and distributed to the various members oft the Technical Review Committee for review and written comments. 3. The Committee meets once monthly or as needed to review and discuss issues 4. The Zoning Officer will collect all Committee feedback and email a list of 5. This process will continue until the plan receives approval from the entire  with submitted plans.  comments and required revisions to the applicant. Technical Review Committee.  STEP4- COMMUNITYAPPEARANCE BOARD  1. Any development or alteration to the exterior of a site or building in the Central Business District, the Waccamaw River Districts or within the Main Street Corridor Overlay must receive approval from the Community Appearance Board. 2. The Community Appearance Board (CAB) is appointed by City Council and is comprised of residents and business owners in the City of Conway with various backgrounds including architecture, business, sign design, artistry, real estate, etc. 3. The CAB meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Courtroom. A COMPLETE application must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than the Thursday prior to the meeting.  (Attachment D)  4. A complete application to the CAB must include the following:  ELEVATIONS of the front, sides and rear of all proposed buildings ELEVATIONS of any renovations and/or additions to an existing  drawn to scale structure drawn to scale SITE PLAN oft the project drawn to scale Telephone (843),488-9888  FAX(843)488-9890  www.ctyolconway.com    LANDSCAPE PLAN, including irrigation  SIGNAGE, drawn to scale including color samples, materials, lighting COLOR SAMPLES of paint, brick, siding, shingles, etc. for exterior LIGHTING PLAN oft the site including specific proposed fixtures. 5. A representative must be present at the meeting to have your request heard. The Board may approve the plans as submitted or may make suggested revisions. The applicant must continue to appear before the Board until they receive final 6. The Zoning Officer is available to answer any questions about the CAB process  plan and fonts finish ofthe building  approval from the Board.  and to assist all applicants through this process.  STEP5- BUILDING PERMITS  1. Complete the building permit application (Attachment E) and submit two (2) sets ofengineered construction plans to the Conway Building Official for review and approval. (See Appendix A for address and phone number). All construction may 2. Pay building permit fee (Attachment F) and utility tap fee. Utility tap fees vary based on the type and size oft the business. Please contact Public Utilities Director James Friday to obtain a utility tap fee quote (see Appendix A for phone number). Bring receipt of payment of both fees to Building Permit Clerk. PLEASE NOTE: The general contractor and any subcontractors working on construction must obtain a business license prior to beginning work within the corporate limits of Conway. They may obtain this license directly from the Business License 4. Commercial buildings will require building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical 5. Inspections will be required as each building step is completed, i.e., footings, foundations, slab plumbing, floor framing, nailing, framing, rough electrical, mechanical and electrical, and insulation, etc. Requests for inspections must be 6. Inc order to receive temporary power on the building, the following must be submitted to the Building Department: list ofsubcontractors, roofing verification,  be subject to the use of an architect and/or structural engineer.  office.  3. Permit is issued and construction can begin. permits that must be obtained by each subcontractor.  called in 24 hours in advance.  termite pre-treatment letter and truss engineering certification.  STEP6- CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY  1. Ons sitei inspections will be completed by the following Departments:  Building Department to ensure building completion satisfies building codes. Planning Department will ensure exterior of building, parking layout and landscaping has been installed according to approved plans. Public Works Department will ensure drainage, dumpster pads, pavement, and sidewalks have been installed according to approved plans.  Telephone (843)488-9888  FAX (843)488-9890  www.iyofconway.com    Public Utilities to ensure utilities have been properly installed. Fire Department will ensure building completion satisfies all applicable fire codes. The Fire Department will also ensure that a key box has been installed. If the tenant of a newly constructed structure changes the locks to the building, they are required to provide updated keys tol be placed in thel key box  for the Fire Department.  STEP 7- BUSINESS SLICENSE  1. Apply for al Business License at the City Hall Annex located on Second Avenue. 2. The following must be submitted to apply for a business license: Business License Application (Attachment G) Business License Fee (Attachment H) Certificate ofOccupancy 3. Business license isi issued.  The following attachments should include all the necessary paperwork and application forms as well as fee structure for opening your business. Also attached isal list of staff and contact numbers for those involved in the business license process. Please feel free to contact any member of the staff of the City of Conway.  We look forward to working with, you!  Telephone (843)488-9888  FAX(843)488-9890  www.dilyofconway.om    APPENDICES  IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS PLAN SUBMITTAL, APPLICATION INTENT' TO DEVELOP APPLICATION  ATTACHMENT. A ATTACHMENT B ATTACHMENTC ATTACHMENTD ATTACHMENTE ATTACHMENTE ATTACHMENTF ATTACHMENTG ATTACHMENTH  CAB. APPLICATION  BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION BUILDING PERMIT COMMERCIAL FEES BUILIDNG PERMIT FEE CHART BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION BUSINESS LICENSE FEES & RATE CLASS    APPENDIXA  CITY OF CONWAY  IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS and ADDRESSES  Planning Department 206 Laurel Street Building Department 206 Laurel Street Department Public Works Department Public Utilities Fire Marshal  (843) 488-9888 (843).488-9888 (843)248-1730 (843)248-1770 (843)248-1726 (843),248-1781  Business License Department 1000 Second Avenue    CITY OF CONWAY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 206 LAUREL STREET CONWAY, SC: 29526  Date: Applicant's Name: Telephone: Property Address: Subdivision: Zoning: TMS:  Action Requested:  Resurvey of an existing lot Minor Subdivision (up to 5 lots) - no new road. Minor Subdivision (up to 5 lots) - new road created) Preliminary Major Subdivision (over 51 lots). Preliminary Subdivision Resubmission Final Subdivision Plat for Recording Rezoning ($250.00) Sketch Plan Review- - Major Development Appeal of City Planner ($100.00) Variance ($100.00) Commercial Review ($100.00) Commercial Review Revision ($50.00 per revision) Utility - Intent to Develop Review ($250.00) As-Built Approval Street Dedication Easement Dedication Planned District ($2,500.00) Planned District Amendment ($500.00) Multifamily ($200 + $2.00 per unit) Other:  Number of lots ($20.00+ $5.00 per lot) Number of lots ($20.00+$ $5.00 per lot) Number of lots ($200 +$12.00 per lot)  Staff Use only Date Received: For review by:  By: Fee Paid:  Telephone (843) 488-9888  FAX (843)488-9890  www.clyotconway.com    ATTACHMENTC  CITY OF CONWAY  REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF INTENT TO DEVELOP  Purpose: Information from developer concerning proposed project  PROPOSED PROJECT NAME:  NAME OF DEVELOPER ORI DEVELOPMENT FIRM:  PROPERTY OWNER(S);  S.C. LICENSED ENGINEER OR ENGINEERING FIRM:  SYSTEM EXTENSIONS PLANNED:  WATER  SEWER  WATER/SEWER  LOCATION OF PROPERTY TO BE DEVELOPED:  Tax map and lot number; Subdivision name and lot number (if existing); Name and/or Highway Number of adjacent streets and highways (attach general location map).  PRESENT ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY TO BE DEVELOPED  IS AZONING CHANGE REQUIRED? NATURE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:  YES  NO (circle)  Restaurant, Subdivision, Industry SIC, Condominium Project; (Describe in detail)    ATTACHMENTC  PROPOSED NUMBER OF EQUIVALENT UNITS TO BE SERVED  ALL INDUSTRIAL USERS MUST DESCRIBE IN DETAIL THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WASTE TO BE DISCHARGED SUCHAS EXCESSIVE BOD LIMITS OR  TOXIC WASTES  ATTACH. A SIMPLE SKETCH PLAN OF PROPOSED PROJECT  CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: ANTICIPATED START DATE: ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE: AND COMPLETION OF EACH PHASE.  IFF PROJECT IS TO BE PHASED, PLEASE LIST BELOW THE NUMBER OF UNITS TO BE CONSTRUCTED FOR EACH PHASE AND DATES PLANNED FOR THE START  ALL FUTURE CORRESPONDANCE REGARDING THIS PROJECT SHOULD REFERENCE THE ABOVE INDICATED PROJECT NAME. IF A NAME CHANGE IS  PLANNED, PLEASE NOTIFY THE CITY.    City of Conway  Staff Use Only Received: Staff: Inspected:  Communify Appearance Board APPLICATION/CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS  CONWAY SOLTIHG  City of Conway Planning Department Phone: (843) 488-9888  FAX:( (843) 488-9890 ww.clyolconwoy.com TMS#: Meeting Date: Miscellaneous (Fencing, roofs, etc) Demolition / Moving of Structure Repairs Repainting with no Change Appeal the Decision of Planning Staff  2061 Laurel Street, 29526 Property Address: Review Request: Conceptual Preliminary Final Property Owner: Applicant: Applicant's mailing address: City: Applicant's relationship:  Conway, South Carolina  Project Type:  HDRD:  Alterations /A Additions New Construction Signs Landscape Color Change  Daytime phone: Daytime phone: Applicant'se-mail address: State: Contractor  Zip Code: Real Estate Broker  Owner  Design Professional  Other  Value of Project (AsI noted on Building Permit):$ Inyour own words, describe what you are requesting:  Submittal Requirements: (See attached CAB Requirements) ***Digital copies of all supporting materials must be submitted along with two hard copies: Zoning approval obtained and/or initialT TRC review completed Completed CAB application Two (2) copies of allr relevant information (As deemed necessary by CAB and/or Planning Director) Site plansi illustrating of existing structures and proposedr new structures and/or additions Landscape plans illustrating the location ofe existing landscaping and proposed new landscaping;  Building designs andf facade drawings of the front, sides, and rear of all proposed new: structures and/or facades proposed to be renovated; Plans fore existing signage and proposed new signage; Color samples of paint, brick, shingles, siding; Topographic surveys; Tree: surveys: Lighting plans; Specifications for miscellaneous architectural elements (lighting fixtures, hardware and finishes, etc.)  Ihereby acknowledge by my signature below that thef foregoing applicationis complete and accurate and thatl am the owner oft thes subject property or the authorized representative of the owner. authorize the subject property to bei inspected, and that all required material will be submitted to the City of Conway Planning Department no later than ten(10) days prior to the meeting date. The Community Appearance Board meets the second andf fourth Wednesday ofe eachr month at 4:00F P.M.i in City Hall, 229 Main Street. understand thati itis my responsibility to obtain all necessary approvals from other city departments, and that all zoning requirements must be satisfied prior to the project's being placed on a Community Appearance Board agenda. AI REPRESENTATIVE MUST BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING TO HAVE YOUR  REQUEST HEARD. Applicant's signature: Print name legibly: 1Page  date:    City of Conway  Community Appearance Board  SOCTHICAROIINA CONWAY  APPLICATION/C CERTIFICATE  OF APPROPRIATENESS  REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES  Sign Permit Procedures  Application to erect, alter, or relocate a sign shall be made to the City Planner upon a form provided by the City Planner and shall include the following information. Applicants shall submit 1. Name, address, telephone number, and signature of the owner of premises (and occupant if different) granting permission for the construction, maintenance, or display of the proposed 2. Name, address, telephone number, and signature of sign contractor. 3. The approximate value of the project/sign to be installed, including the installation cost. 4. Two copies of a sketch or blue print of the proposed signage drawn to scale, showing elevations of the sign as proposed on the building facade, awning, or canopy. In the case of a freestanding sign, as sketch plan of the property drawn to scale illustrating the proposed location of the sign. 5. Specifications and scaled drawings showing the materials, design, dimensions, structural supports, 6. Any other information, specifications, photographs, or the like deemed necessary by the Planning Department: staffi in order to assure compliance with requirements set forth herein. Prior to the issuance of a zoning permit, applicants shall submit two (2) copies of all relevant information deemed necessary by the Community Appearance Board and/or the Planning Director in order for the Board to approve or deny the application. Relevant information may 1. site plans illustrating the location of existing structures and proposed new structures and/or 2. landscape plans illustrating the location of existing landscaping and proposed newl landscaping; 3. building designs and facade drawings of the front, sides, and rear of all proposed new structures  two (2) copies of all relevant information as follows:  signage.  and electrical components of the proposed sign. New Construction/AddHtons/Aterdtions  include but shall not be limited to:  additions;  and/or facades proposed to! be renovated; 4. plans for existing signage and proposed new signage; 5. color samples of paint, brick, shingles, siding, etc.;  6. topographic surveys; 7. tree surveys; 8. lighting plans. etc.) Definitions  9. Specifications for miscellaneous architecturai elements (lighting fixtures, hardware and finishes, A. Conceptual Review: Applicants are encouraged to meet with Planning Department staff prior to the preparation of working drawings and specifications. The purpose of the meeting shall be to familiarize applicants with the City of Conway Community Appearance Board and the design review standards. Applicants may meet with the Community Appearance Board for a tentative reaction to the general design concept of B. Preliminary Review: The Community Appearance Board shall review each application to determine if it adheres to the design review criteria. If the design and materials are consistent with the design guidelines, the Board may grant final approval. If revisions are required, the applicant shall make the necessary revisions and submit them for a final Final Review: Once the Community Appearance Board has determined that an application satisfies all design guidelines, the Board may approve the issuance of a COA  ap proposed project.  review.  (Certificate of Appropriateness).  2/Page    City of Conway  Community Appearance Board APPUCAION/CERIICAE OF APPROPRIAIENESS  CONWAY SOLTHCAR  DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS AND FLOW CHART  Applicant Obtains Design Guidelines and) Application (or wwwdipolconak.com) then Complete Application Meet with Planning Dept. Staff w/' Your Scope tol Proceed (lir required) SUBMIT Application Open twice each month. Tobes placedon agenda 10 Days BEFORE CABSHistoric Design Review held: 2ndor 4th Wed. ofea. month) Applicant Attends CAB Historic Design Review on 2nd or 4th Wed. of Each Month Contact Website or Planning Dept fori inio  NOTE: Building Permits for ALL projects withina Historic Design Review District Cannot be Issued Without ac Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)  COMPLETE Obtain all Required Permits & BEGIN PROJECT  *  (f Project Qualifies for Administrative. Approval) (See Matrix pgs. A.12-A.16) COA ISSUED!  "CONCEPTUAL REVIEW"  "PRELIMINARY REVIEW"  OR  APPLICATION DENIED  Modify andi Resubmit Application  "FINAL REVIEW"  CONTINUED DENIAL  de  COA ISSUED!  COMPLETE Obtain all Required Permits & BEGIN PROJECT  CAB deci isions may be Appealedtos SC Circuit Court, Horry Co. SCCodef-29.900  3Page    Building Permit Application Application and all required supporting materials must be completed, priort tor requesting a permit.  CONWAY SOCTICAROIIN 206 Laurel Street, 29526. Address of Work Site: Owner of Property: Phonet #: Contractor: Phone: #: City Business License #: Architect/Designer: Phonet #: Engineer: Phone? #:  City of Conway Building Department Phone: (843) 488-9888  FAX: (843) 488-9890 w.coconwoy.com  Conway, South Carolina TMS# Mailing Address: Mailing Address: State License #: Mailing Address: Mailing Address:  Zoning:  Fax#: Fax#:  Email:  Expiration Date:  Fax#: Fax#:  Type of Work: New Explain' Work Specifically:  Addition JAlternation Repair Move Residential Other  Remove Other  Commercial  Is RESIDENCE 50; years or older? VALUATION OF WORK: $. required. Subcontractori information must bep provided. PERMITSONI NEW CONSTRUCTION.  Signature of Contractor or Authorized. Agent Print Name Signature of Owner (if Builder) Print Name Approvals Building  Ap print out, available fromt thel Horry County Register's Office, isr required as proof age. Valuation on! Building) Permits willl bec calculated by Building Department. Separate permits may be NOTE: ALLSEWER. & WATERI FEES MUST BEI PAID PRIOR TOTHE ISSUANCEOF  Zoning  Type ofConst. #Storles #Bathrooms Flood Elevation Date Issued: Issued By: Permit #  Occupancy Group #Dwelling Unit Elec. Amp Fires Sprinklers  TotalSq.Ft #E Bedrooms HVAC #ofs Seats  Building Permit $ Electrical Permit Plumbing Permit Mechanical Permit Gas Permit Sign Permit Plan) Review Fee Fire Sprinklers Other Total Amount Due  Permit Amt $  APPENDIXE E    APPENDIXF  CITY OF CONWAY Fees - Commercial  Building Electrical Plumbing Mechanical Gas Plan Checking Preliminary Review Change of Occupancy Change ofTenant Re-inspections Moving of Buildings Demolition of Buildings  $.30 x1 total square footage for permit cost plus trade  permits  $50. for first $5000. Then fee chart. $50. for first $5000. Then fee chart. $50. for first $5000. Then fee chart. $50. for first $5000. Then fee chart. One half permit fee  $100. plus standard plan review fee.  $100. $25.  $35. after two failed inspections, first ifr not ready, must be paid before next inspection.  $150. $150.  Sewer  $30. for existing buildings.  Penalties: Work for which a permit is required by this code is started or in progress prior to obtaining said permit, the fees herein specified shall be DOUBLED, but the payment ofsuch double fees shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the  requirements oft this code in the execution oft the work.    a  - 0 B  9 E e    ATTACHMENTF  CITY OF CONWAY BUILDING PERMITI FEE CHART  TOTAL VALUATION Up to $2,000.00  FEE $30.00  $2,001.00 up to and including $50,000.00  $30.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $6.00 for each additional thousand or  fraction thereof  $50,001.00 up to and including $100,000.00  $324.00: for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or $574.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof $2,174.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof  fraction thereof.  $100,000.00 and up toi including  $500,000.00  $500,001.00 and up    New businesses must obtaina business license prior to beginning operations. Business licenses expire on. June 30 each year. Renewals must be ini full on or before. June 30t to paid avoid penalties.  FOR OFFICEUSE ACCT # RATE CLASS SIC NAICS  Citygf ANWAY SOUTH CAROLINA  BUSINESSI LICENSE APPLICATION  1.B Business name.  2. Owner, partner or corporation name_ 3.F Physical location ofbusiness_ 4.N Mailing address (ifdifferent) 5. Location of records_ 6.1 Federal ID number_ 7.Salest tax number_ 8.1 Business Phone_ 10.Celll Phone_ 12.1 Email address_ 13.Type ofOwnership. Sole Proprietor Partnership  (State) (State)  (Zip Code) (Zip Code)  (Street) (Street/Post Office Box)  (City) (City)  9.1 Home Phone_ 11. Fax Number_  14.Type of Business (check all applicable)  Corporation Other  Retail Wholesale Contractor Accommodations  Coin) Machine Admissions Hospitality  Service Insurance Other  15.N Main Business (IE: Retail: Furniture Sales).  16. Business Owner, Partners or Officers. (Continue on back ifnecessary).  Name: Name:  Address_ Address_  %0 Ownership %0 Ownership-  17.Did you buy this existing business Yes Name ofp previous owner 19. Fee calculation: Minimum ofs_ 20. Total fee due: S_  No Present address_  18. Estimated gross receipts through next June: 30 (Contract amounti if contractor). 21. Is your business within the city limits of Conway? Yes _No  for first $_ Form of payment.  plus $_ Check  for each additional $1000.00.  Cash,  Visa_  MasterCard  Iunderstand that City ordinance provides for penalties andl license revocation for making false or fraudulent statements int this application. Iunderstand that all applications for Business Licenses are subject to applicable City codes and ordinances. Icertify that alli information ont this application including any attachments ist true and correct tot the best ofr my knowledge.  Signature  Title  Date  Completed applications may be mailedt to: City of Conway P.O. Box 1075- - Conway, SC 29528-1075- faxedt to 843-248-1718 or delivered in  person to our office at 1000 Second Avenue, Conway, SC. Ifyoul have questions, please call us at 843-488-7631.