MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Days after Myrtle Beach leaders said they’re willing to allow wind-driven shading devices a trial run on the shores, the city’s fire department remains opposed to the idea.
“The department hasn’t changed their stance on one, either changing the ordinance or changing it to attempt a trial period,” division chief Brian Mitchell said Wednesday. “We’ve been enforcing these rules since 2014.”
Under the city’s current ordinance, non-umbrella shading devices, including tents under 12-by-12 feet, are permitted for nine months out of the year. However, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, only umbrellas smaller than 7 1/2 feet in diameter are allowed on the beach…