Florence boards weighed rezoning, demolitions, and subdivisions; outcomes pending
Three Florence boards and commissions met over the past two weeks to consider zoning changes, historic-district projects, and property subdivisions. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, only the items on each agenda can be reported; final votes and outcomes are not yet available in the public record.
City Council — July 13
Florence City Council's regular meeting agenda included several zoning and lease items:
- **Bill No. 2026-25**: Second reading to rezone 901 Rose Street from NC-6.1 to NC-6.2.
- **Bill No. 2026-17**: First reading to extend a lease agreement with Pee Dee Healthy Start, Inc.
- **Bill No. 2026-27**: First reading to rezone 107 South Homestead Drive from NC-6.1 to CR.
- **Resolution No. 2026-32**: Proclaiming August 2–8, 2026 as National Health Center Week.
- **Executive Session**: Discussion regarding the noise ordinance and a proposed Economic Development Project.
The Rose Street rezoning reached second reading, meaning it was further along in the approval process than the South Homestead Drive rezoning and the Pee Dee Healthy Start lease extension, which were both scheduled for first reading. Whether any of these items passed is not yet confirmed in published minutes.
Design Review Board — July 8
The Design Review Board scheduled public hearings and votes on two Certificate of Appropriateness requests:
- **DRB-2026-10**: Request to construct an event space at 124 West Evans Street, located in the H-1 Historic District.
- **DRB-2026-11**: Request to demolish a building at 314 Warley Street, located in the D-4 Timrod Park Overlay District.
The board also planned to approve minutes from its April 15, 2026 regular meeting. Outcomes of the two certificate requests are not yet available.
Planning Commission — July 14
The Planning Commission agenda listed three property-related requests:
- **PC-2026-19**: Commercial easement for a subdivision at 513 South Coit Street.
- **PC-2026-20**: Commercial easement for a subdivision at 2925 West Palmetto Street.
- **PC-2026-21**: Sketch plan review for a subdivision along Stokes Road.
Sketch plan review is typically an early step in the subdivision approval process. Final commission actions are not yet recorded in published minutes.
Coming up
Board of Zoning Appeals — July 23: The board will hold public hearings and vote on two variance requests. The first, BZA-2026-13, seeks relief from residential parking requirements at 1032 Middleton Street in the NC-6.1 district. The second, BZA-2026-14, asks for variances from minimum lot area and width requirements to create a new lot behind 1300 and 1304 West Palmetto Street in the NC-15 district. The board will also consider approving minutes from its June 25, 2026 regular meeting.
Residents can attend the upcoming Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to hear or speak on the two variance requests. Check the City of Florence website for meeting time and location details.