Myrtle Beach officials consider banning beach tents

Posted on: 8:01 am, July 10, 2013, by Ryan Sullivan, updated on: 02:09pm, July 10, 2013

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — City officials in Myrtle Beach have sent a proposed ban on all forms of beach tents to the Coastal Alliance, according to MyrtleBeachOnline.com.

The measure would ban all tents on the beach between May 1 and Labor Day.

The Coastal Alliance, which represents cities and towns along the Grand Strand and Horry County, will consider the proposal.

MyrtleBeachOnline.com reports the idea was discussed Tuesday during a workshop among the Myrtle Beach City Council. The city’s Beach Advisory Committee requested that the council look into a tent ban after the committee received a plea from city beach service franchisees.

The franchisees provide lifeguard services in addition to renting umbrellas and chairs to beachgoers. They say tents become a safety hazard when rescuers need to get to the water.

Read more: MyrtleBeachOnline.com