City of Florence Board of Zoning Appeals - April 23, 2026

The City of Florence Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on April 23, 2026, primarily to consider a variance request related to a property at 900 Rose Street. The applicant sought approval to subdivide a large parcel into three smaller lots that do not meet the minimum lot width and square footage requirements of the neighborhood conservation zoning district. City staff presented the case, noting that the proposed lots would be slightly smaller than the ordinance requires but consistent with the surrounding neighborhood's lot sizes. The board discussed potential impacts, including home sizes and setbacks, and confirmed that any future construction would need to comply with city standards. After deliberation, the board unanimously approved the variance request, allowing the subdivision to proceed in a manner consistent with the neighborhood's character. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were addressed during this meeting.