Country Living Amish Store
Country Living Amish Store is a family-owned business specializing in authentic Amish-made products, including furniture, home décor, and handcrafted goods. Established over two decades ago in the heart of an Amish community, the store aims to bring traditional craftsmanship and quality directly to customers seeking rustic and timeless items. The founders recognized the value of Amish artisans’ dedication to detail and durability, creating a retail space that celebrates their artistry. Over the years, the store has expanded its product offerings and grown in reputation for providing genuine, handcrafted products that support Amish communities. Today, it stands as a well-respected destination for those seeking authentic Amish artistry and a taste of traditional country living.
News Summary
The North Myrtle Beach City Council is considering new regulations for outdoor merchandise displays aimed at reducing debris left from closed businesses. The changes include limiting displays’ size and removing exemptions for certain outdoor items, enhancing overall maintenance along the highway. Mayor Marilyn Hatley supports these modifications for improved aesthetics and organization. Additionally, the council appointed three new members to the election commission, ensuring proper management for upcoming city elections. Community stakeholders await the outcome of these proposals.
North Myrtle Beach – The North Myrtle Beach City Council is taking steps to propose new restrictions on outdoor merchandise displays. These changes aim to mitigate the issue of debris left behind when businesses unexpectedly close, as exemplified by the recent closure of the Country Living Amish Store, which left merchandise scattered beside Highway 17.
During a special workshop held on August 4, council members gathered to discuss the regulations surrounding outdoor displays. Currently, city zoning laws allow various types of merchandise to be displayed in front of businesses, including vehicles, bicycles, landscape materials, newspaper racks, and even golf carts. However, items such as hammocks and products specifically designed for outdoor use are currently exempt from these zoning regulations.
As part of the proposed changes, zoning officials intend to remove the exemption for hammocks and other outdoor merchandise. The new regulations would limit outdoor displays to a maximum of 20 percent of the building’s linear frontage facing the main highway, ensuring that displays do not extend more than 10 feet from the building’s front. This shift is intended to create a more orderly appearance along the highway and enhance maintenance efforts by reducing clutter.
Support for the proposed changes has been expressed by Mayor Marilyn Hatley, who believes that these regulations would facilitate easier upkeep of landscaping around businesses. The passage of this ordinance will necessitate a first and second reading before it can be enacted into law.
In addition to discussing the outdoor merchandise display regulations, the city council made other notable decisions during their meeting, including the unanimous appointment of three new members to the city’s election commission. The newly appointed commissioners, Kathy Dukes, Scott Slater, and Truman Williams, will fill the vacancies created by the resignations of the previous commissioners ahead of the upcoming city elections.
Mayor Hatley emphasized the necessity of having appointees with substantial election experience, as the city prepares for the approaching elections. The appointments ensure that the election commission is well-equipped to manage the responsibilities that lie ahead.
These developments signify the city council’s proactive stance in both maintaining order in public spaces and ensuring the integrity of the upcoming electoral process. As the proposed restrictions on outdoor displays progress through the legislative process, community stakeholders will be paying close attention to the outcome.
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