City of Florence Board of Zoning Appeals - July 30, 2026

The City of Florence Board of Zoning Appeals convened on July 30, 2026, to consider two primary zoning variance requests. The first involved a request by Belinda Moldro for a variance from residential parking space design standards at 1032 Middleton Street. The board discussed the applicant's need to park multiple vehicles safely and the challenges posed by existing ordinance limits on parking area size and surface requirements. City staff and board members explored possible solutions such as better organization of parking on existing gravel and concrete surfaces, with a motion passed to defer the decision pending further city evaluation and potential neighbor input. The second case concerned a request by David and Kathy Norris to subdivide two large lots on West Palmetto Street into three smaller lots, each undersized per zoning requirements. The board reviewed the impact on neighborhood uniformity, potential overcrowding, and traffic safety concerns at a nearby busy intersection. Public comments highlighted worries about increased congestion and precedent-setting. No final vote was taken on this subdivision variance during the meeting. Overall, the session focused on zoning variances affecting residential parking and lot subdivision, with deferrals and further study recommended before final decisions.