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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina considers more options for food trucks

June 30, 2017

A Myrtle Beach, South Carolina food truck owner has asked city council to allow food trucks and said they could complement brick and mortar restaurants, according to myrtlebeachonline.com. City planners have been studying options.

Existing law does not allow food trucks on either public or private property. A recent exception was the Food Truck Festival April 1 in the former Pavilion site at 9th Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard.

Trucks have had success working out of parking lots in Horry County, such as at the Dick's Pawn Shop at S.C. 544 and U.S. 17, said Drew Basilicato, operator of The Trojan Cow Food Truck.

Mayor John Rhodes said he was concerned about trucks taking business from restaurants. Councilman Phil Render also said he had concerns and wanted more information on the issue.

Planning Director Carol Coleman said her staff has explored a proposal to allow the trucks based on one that was approved two years ago in Horry County.

Mark Kruea, city spokesperson, said the city is studying the feasibility of allowing trucks at the site of the former J Edwards restaurant at 2300 S. Kings Highway.