Board of Zoning Appeals - October 22, 2026

The City of Florence, South Carolina, Board of Zoning Appeals met on October 22, 2026. The board approved the September 24 meeting minutes. It tabled the Homestead Drive application to subdivide a parcel and seek variances for a proposed duplex, asking staff to contact the applicant about whether they would consider a single-family home instead; the matter is to return at the next meeting. The board approved a variance for John and Elizabeth Chase at 702 Fairway Drive to replace an aging storage building on its existing footprint, approximately 3.64 feet from the property line rather than the required 10 feet. The applicants said neighboring property owners had signed in support.

The board also approved a special exception permit for a drive-through restaurant at 2111 South Irby Street, part of a proposed development with Chipotle, Scrubbies, and Dutch Bros Coffee. The discussion covered shared internal access, vehicle stacking, parking, a traffic light, and buffering near residential property. Approval was conditioned on the development conforming to the submitted site and circulation plan and applicable city ordinances. No procurement, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.