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Florence City Zoning Code

Sec. III.

District regulations.

(A)

General provisions.

(1)

Creation of districts. For the purpose of this ordinance, the city and its zoning jurisdiction is divided into the following districts:

R-1 District: Single-Family Residence/Conventional Lots

R-2 District: Single-Family Residence/Small Lots

R-3 District: Multi-Family Residence

R-B District: Residence-Business

B-1 District: Neighborhood Business

B-1 H District: Neighborhood Business/High Impact

B-2 District: General Business

B-3 District: Central Business

H-1 District: Florence Harbor

SD District: Sweetwater

FAR District: Floodway-Agricultural-Recreational

I-1 District: Light Industry

I-2 District: Heavy Industry

CO District: Conditional Overlay

PUD District: Planned Unit Development

(2)

Districts and other regulations. The regulations relating to each type of district are set out in this section. Additional use, area, height, yard and other regulations applicable to particular or special situations are set out in Section V, Supplementary Regulations, Section VIII, Multi-Family Development Regulations, and Section IX, Commercial Development Regulations. Other regulations applicable to particular uses or classes of use are outlined in other sections of this ordinance. Planned Unit Development District requirements and Conditional Overlay District requirements are outlined in Sections XIV and XV of this ordinance.

(B)

Residence districts.

(1)

R-1 districts: single-family residence districts/conventional lots. These districts are composed mainly of areas containing single-family dwellings and open areas where such residential development seems likely to occur. The district regulations are designed to protect the residential character of the district by prohibiting all commercial activities and to encourage a suitable neighborhood environment for family life; and to preserve the openness of the districts by requiring certain minimum yard and area standards to be met.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. Except as provided in Section V, the minimum building site area shall be:

For a single-family dwelling .....10,000 square feet.

For any other permitted use .....10,000 square feet.

(c)

Building site coverage. The maximum building site coverage by all buildings shall be thirty-five (35) percent.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, no structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, the minimum dimensions of yards shall be:

Front yard .....30 feet

Side yard .....8 feet

Rear yard .....10 feet

(2)

R-2 districts: single-family residence districts/small lots. These districts are composed mainly of areas in which the typical lot contains less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet. The district regulations are designed to protect the residential character of the districts by prohibiting all commercial activities and to encourage a suitable neighborhood environment for family life.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. Except as provided in Section V, the minimum building site area shall be:

For a one-family dwelling .....7,200
square feet

For any other permitted use .....10,000 square feet

(c)

Building site coverage. The maximum building site coverage by all buildings shall be forty-five (45) percent.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, no structure shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, the minimum dimensions of yards shall be:

Front yard .....25 feet

Side yard .....8 feet

Rear yard .....10 feet

(3)

R-3 districts: multi-family residence districts. These districts are composed mainly of areas supporting a mixture of single-family and multi-family dwellings and in which the typical lot contains less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet. The district regulations are primarily designed to allow for controlled multi-family development by requiring certain minimum yard and open spaces for all buildings, and to avoid excessive population density by requiring a specific building site area for each dwelling unit, and to prohibit all commercial activities.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary Regulations, the minimum building site area shall be:

For a single-family dwelling .....7,200
square feet

For a multi-family dwelling:

- First two units .....8,000
square feet

- For any additional dwelling unit (per unit) .....2,500
square feet

- For any other permitted use .....10,000 square feet

For developments intended for mixed-use occupancy, ten thousand (10,000) square feet per use shall be added to the total building site area in addition to the above requirements for dwelling uses.

(c)

Building site coverage. The maximum building site coverage by all buildings shall be forty-five (45) percent.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, no structure shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary regulations, Section VIII, Multi-family development regulations and Section IX, Commercial development regulations, the minimum dimensions of yards shall be:

Front yard .....25 feet

Side yard .....8 feet

Rear yard .....10 feet

(C)

Business districts.

(1)

R-B districts: residence-business districts. These districts are composed of areas containing a mixture of residential uses, public and semi-public uses, and light commercial uses. Although usually located between residential areas and business areas, these districts are in some instances freestanding and may include hospital, college or similar building groups and related uses or land suitable for such uses. The district regulations are designed to encourage further appropriate development by limiting the permitted uses to dwellings and uses of a public, semi-public or light commercial nature and to protect the abutting and surrounding residential areas by requiring certain minimum yard, area and other standards to be met, standards that are comparable to those called for in the residence districts.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary regulations, Section VIII, Multi-family development regulations, and Section IX, Commercial development regulations, the minimum building site area shall be:

For a single-family dwelling .....7,200
square feet

For a multiple-family dwelling

- First two dwelling units .....8,000
square feet

- Any additional dwelling unit (per unit) .....2,500
square feet

For any other permitted use .....10,000 square feet

For developments intended for mixed-use occupancy, ten thousand (10,000) square feet per use shall be added to the total building site area in addition to the above requirements for dwelling uses.

(c)

Building site coverage. The maximum building site coverage by all buildings shall be forty-five (45) percent.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as required in Section V, Supplementary Regulations, no structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary regulations, Section VIII, Multi-family development regulations, and Section IX, Commercial development regulations, the minimum dimensions of yards shall be:

Front yard. .....25 feet

Side yard .....8 feet

Rear yard .....10 feet

(2)

B-1 districts: neighborhood business districts. These districts are primarily intended to accommodate low intensity office, retail and personal service uses bounded by or within close proximity to residential areas. The district is established to provide convenient locations for businesses, that serve the needs of surrounding residents without disrupting the character of the neighborhood. It is not intended to accommodate retail uses, that primarily attract passing motorists. Protection of adjoining residential districts is reflected in design standards regarding screening and landscaping and site layout.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary regulations, and Section IX, Commercial development regulations, the minimum required building site area shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.

(c)

Building site coverage. The maximum building site coverage by all buildings shall be forty-five (45) percent.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, no structure shall exceed fifty five (55) feet in height.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary regulations, and Section IX, Commercial development regulations, the minimum dimensions of yards shall be:

Front yard .....25 feet

(3)

B-1H districts: neighborhood business districts/high impact. The B-1H district is intended to accommodate moderate intensity shopping and services close to residential areas and includes retail uses that primarily attract passing motorists. This classification is typically surrounded by R-B or B-1 districts and provides locations for businesses that serve nearby neighborhoods and less intense business zones. Although this district is typically located near the intersection of collectors or thoroughfares, site layout and access shall be closely scrutinized with limited access to maintain the integrity of the collectors or thoroughfares, and to insure the protection of the general public from hazardous traffic flow.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary regulations, and Section IX, Commercial development regulations, the minimum required building site area shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.

(c)

Building site coverage. The maximum building site coverage by all buildings shall be forty-five (45) percent.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, no structure shall exceed fifty-five (55) feet in height.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary regulations, and Section IX, Commercial development regulations, the minimum dimensions of yards shall be:

Front yard .....25 feet

(4)

B-2 districts: general business districts. These districts are composed of land and structures occupied by or suitable for uses furnishing a wider range of retail goods and services required by residents of a group or community of neighborhoods and by residents of the city generally. Usually located on a thoroughfare or highway or near the intersection of principal thoroughfares or highways, these districts are large and within convenient distance of the area they serve. The district regulations are designed to permit the development of the districts for their purpose in a spacious arrangement of uses and structures. To protect the abutting and surrounding residential areas, certain restrictions are placed on uses.

It is intended that additional general business districts will be created in accordance with the amendment procedure of this ordinance to serve groups of new neighborhoods of the city.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. There is no minimum required building site area with the exception of self-storage facility developments, which require a minimum of two (2) acres.

(c)

Building site coverage. The maximum building site coverage by all buildings shall be fifty (50) percent.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary Regulations, no structure shall exceed fifty-five (55) feet.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary Regulations, no yards are required.

(5)

B-3 district: central business district. This district is located in the commercial downtown center of the City of Florence and composed of land and structures occupied by or suitable for uses furnishing the wide range of retail goods and services required by residents of the metropolitan area and of the trade area. The central business district is the focus of commerce and administrative business activities of the trade area. The district regulations are designed to preserve it's historic and architectural character, and permit the further development of the district for its purpose in a compact and convenient arrangement of uses and structures.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. There is no minimum required building site area.

(c)

Building site coverage. No limit.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary regulations, no structure shall exceed one hundred (100) feet in height.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary regulations, no yards are required.

(D)

Special districts.

(1)

H-1 district: Florence Harbor District. This district is intended to guide land use in a way that recognizes the waterfront's value as a natural resource and celebrates its diversity and to offer the citizens of Florence and surrounding areas access to a lively mix of waterside activities. The district is composed of land and structures suitable for uses that will enhance the development of the Florence Harbor, McFarland Park and other waterfront areas of the City of Florence and revitalize property where land uses have recently changed or where vacant and under-utilized properties suggest potential for beneficial change. The ultimate goal of the establishment of the Florence Harbor District is to create an attractive riverfront area as a focal point and activity center for the citizens of Florence and the surrounding region.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at the end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. The minimum building site area shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(c)

Building site coverage. The maximum building site coverage by all buildings shall be forty-five (45) percent.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary regulations, Section VIII, Multi-family development regulations, and Section IX, Commercial development regulations, no structure shall exceed fifty-five (55) feet in height.

(e)

Yards required.

Front yard .....25 feet

Side yard .....8 feet

Rear yard .....10 feet

(2)

SD district: Sweetwater district. This district promotes and encourages the pursuit and development of a mix of housing, specialty retail and services, restaurants, arts and cultural venues, entertainment and "nightlife" within a creative, innovative, safe and attractive environment. Proposed development or re-development within the area shall be in such a manner to maintain the unique, historic character of the district with the incorporation of architectural and landscaping guidelines as well as a pedestrian friendly streetscape to provide a strong sense of place for the community.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. There is no minimum required building site area with the exception of multi-family development. Multi-family development shall be subject to Section VIII of these regulations and have a minimum building site area of:

Eight thousand (8,000) square feet for the first two (2) units.

Two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet per unit for any additional dwelling unit.

(c)

Building site coverage. There is no maximum building site coverage.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, no structure shall exceed fifty (50) feet.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, Supplementary regulations, Section VIII, Multi-family development regulations, and Section IX, Commercial development regulations, no yards are required.

(3)

FAR districts: floodway-agricultural-recreational districts. These districts are composed of land that is used for, or is suitable for, agriculture, forestry, recreational, or other open space activities. Although usually characterized by terrain that is subject to flood or that is steep or otherwise unsuitable for building development, these districts may in some instances include land that is buildable but that should be retained as open space. The district regulations are designed to encourage the retention of the land as open space and to prohibit its use for purposes that would be hazardous to life and structures because of flooding.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. Except as provided in Section V, the minimum building site area shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(c)

Building site coverage. The maximum building site coverage by all buildings shall be thirty-five (35) percent.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, no structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, the minimum dimensions of yards shall be:

Front yard .....30 feet

Side yard .....8 feet

Rear yard .....10 feet

(4)

CO districts: conditional overlay districts. The conditional overlay district ("CO") is to provide for additional regulation of residential, commercial, or industrial uses of land and structures in order that uses and development of said land, buildings, and structures will be harmonious and compatible with and not have an undesirable or detrimental impact on surrounding development. Additionally, the conditional overlay district is also designed to protect the public welfare and the property value of surrounding property by securing an appropriate development that is in harmony with the objectives of the City of Florence Master Plan as adopted by the Florence Planning Commission.

In order to achieve the above stated purposes, provision is hereby made that in consideration of a change of zoning classification, the subject property shall be limited in such manner that it may not be utilized for all uses and standards ordinarily permitted in a particular zoning classification and, further, that development of said subject property shall conform to specific conditions as determined by the planning commission and the city council.

The application process and criteria for the establishment of a conditional overlay district is outlined in Section XV of these regulations.

(5)

PUD districts: planned unit development districts. The purpose of the planned unit development (PUD) district is to provide an alternate zoning classification under which land can be subdivided, developed, or redeveloped with innovation, imagination, and creative architectural design when sufficiently justified under the provisions of these regulations. Further, to encourage a higher level of design and amenity than is possible to achieve under otherwise applicable zoning regulations and to encourage the harmonious and appropriate mixture of uses; to facilitate the adequate and economic provision of streets, pedestrian ways, bikeways, utilities, and city services; to preserve the natural, environmental, and scenic features of the site; and to encourage and to provide a mechanism for arranging improvements on sites so as to preserve these desirable features.

The end result shall be a development which fulfills the objectives of the comprehensive plan and planning policies of the city while departing from the strict application of the use and bulk regulations of the zoning ordinance and the design standards of the subdivision control regulations.

The planned unit development district is intended to permit and encourage such flexibility and to accomplish the following purposes:

• To stimulate creative approaches to the residential and commercial development of land and streetscape design;

• To provide more efficient use of land;

• To preserve natural features and provide common open space areas and recreation areas;

• To develop new approaches to the living environment through variety in type, design and layout of residential structures, commercial buildings, transportation systems, public facilities, shared parking and pedestrian ways;

• To unify building and structures through a common design scheme;

• Buffer land uses proposed for the PUD so as to minimize any adverse impact which new development may have on surrounding properties; additionally provide buffers and transitions of density within the PUD itself to distinguish between different land use areas.

Inherent to realizing these objectives are being followed is continuous and in-depth scrutiny of the proposed planned unit development. Hence, to enable thorough analysis of a planned unit development, more information is demanded about the proposal than would be required if development were being pursued under conventional zoning requirements.

The development of a PUD allows flexibility from the restraints of the conventional zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations and shall be granted only upon a recommendation of the planning commission and approval by the city council.

The application process and criteria for the establishment of a planned unit development district is outlined in Section XIV of these regulations.

(E)

Industrial districts.

(1)

I-1 districts: light industrial districts. These districts are composed of land and structures occupied by, or suitable for, light manufacturing, wholesaling and similar uses. Located for convenient access from existing and future arterial thoroughfares, highways and railway lines, these districts are usually separated from residential areas by business districts or by natural barriers. The district regulations are designed to permit a range of light industrial activities subject to limitations intended to protect nearby residential and business districts.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. Except as provided in Section V, the minimum building site area shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(c)

Building site coverage. The maximum building site coverage by all buildings shall be seventy-five (75) percent.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, no structure shall exceed fifty (50) feet in height.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, the minimum dimensions of yards shall be:

Front yard .....25 feet.

(There are no minimum required side or rear yards)

(2)

I-2 districts: heavy industrial districts. These districts are composed of land and structures occupied by, or suitable for, heavy manufacturing and related activities. Located for convenient access from existing and future arterial thoroughfares, highways, railway lines or waterways, these districts are usually separated from residential areas by business or light industry areas or by natural barriers; where they are adjacent to residential areas some type of artificial separation may be required. The district regulations are designed to permit the development of the districts for their purpose, including almost any industrial uses, but subject to conditions necessary for the mutual protection of the uses and the city generally.

(a)

Permitted uses. See chart at end of this section.

(b)

Building site area. Except as permitted in Section V, the minimum building site area shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(c)

Building site coverage. The maximum building site coverage by all buildings shall be seventy-five (75) percent.

(d)

Building height limit. Except as provided in Section V, no structure shall exceed one hundred (100) feet in height.

(e)

Yards required. Except as provided in Section V, the minimum dimensions of yards shall be:

Front yard .....25 feet.

(There are no minimum required side or rear yards)

(F)

Chart of permitted uses.

(1)

Conditions governing permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be governed by conditions set out in the three (3) categories following:

(a)

Uses by right. The uses listed as (R) below are permitted subject to the conditions specified.

(b)

Special exception uses. The uses listed as (X) below are declared to possess characteristics of such unique or special form that each specific use shall be considered an individual case and shall be subject to approval of the board of zoning adjustment in accordance with the provisions of section XVII (B)(2) governing special exceptions.

(2)

Enclosure of uses. Every use in any district, except an I-1 or I-2 District, shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure unless expressly exempted from enclosure requirements pursuant to the terms of this section.

(3)

Schedules of uses. The uses permitted in each of the types of districts are as follows:

(R)

Uses permitted by right.

(X)

Uses permitted by special exception.

(*)

Need not be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure.

CHART OF PERMITTED USES/City of Florence, AL

Zoning ClassificationsR-1R-2R-3R-BB-1B-1HB-2B-3H-1SDFARI-1I-2COPUD
Residential
Apartments (permitted in B-2 and B-3 zones and the East Florence Historic District only on second floor or above). R R R R R R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Assisted Living Facility (6 or more residents. Subject to Section V, Multi-Family Regulations) R R
Bed and Breakfast (Permitted in R-1 and R-2 Zones located within an Historic building and/or Historic District as listed on the National or State Register, w/BZA approval) X X R R R
Dwelling, single-family R R R R R R
Home occupation/
Major (see Section IV) 		X X X X X X X X
Hotel or Motel R R R R
Mobile Home Park (see Appendix B, Code of Florence) R
Residence hall, dormitories R R
Rooming or boarding house, Group Homes, Recovery/Halfway Houses R R R
Short-term rentals R R R R R R R
Accessory Use R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Retail and Wholesale Trade
Antique store, retail R R R R R R
Appliance store, including radio, TV and Stereos R R R
Audio/Video Equipment & Accessories (Excluding Appliances) R R R R R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Automobile and truck sales and repair: But not including commercial wrecking dismantling or auto-salvage yard; outdoor display areas shall comply with the requirements for off-street parking facilities R R
Automobile Full Service Station — Where the primary function is the retail sale of gasoline and accessory automotive items, and where the installation of accessories and automotive services are performed by an on-premises attendant. R R
Bait store or sales, live bait R R
Bakery, retail R R R R R R R
Bakery, wholesale R R
Bike Shop sales and service (non-motorized) R R R R R R R
Boat sales, accessories and service (outdoor display areas shall comply with the requirements for off-street parking facilities) R R R
Bookshop (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R R R
Bookstore (greater than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R
Building materials, glass and specialties store R R R
Business machines, sales and repair R R R
Camera and photographic supplies R R R R R R R
Carpet and floor coverings R R R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Cigar Bar R R R
Cigar Bar Selling Alcohol (See Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, Code of the City of Florence) R R R
Clothing, wearing apparel and accessories (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R R R
Clothing, wearing apparel and accessories (greater than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R
Conference Facility R
Convenience Store R R R R R
Convenience Store Selling Alcohol (See Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, Code of the City of Florence) R R R R R
Delicatessan/Ice Cream/Tea Room R R R R R R R
Department store R R
Discount variety store (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) Limited to sale of items which may be sold by any other use in this district R R R R R
Discount variety store (greater than 2,500 sq. ft.) Limited to sale of items which may be sold by any other use in this district R R
Drugstore R R
Fabric store R R R R R
Farm equipment and supplies store R R
Farm produce market R R R R
Floral shop R R R R R R R
Food Market (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Furniture store,
retail (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) 		R R R R
Furniture store,
retail (greater than 2,500 sq. ft.) 		R R
Garden supplies and landscape sales R R R R R R
Gift shop/Gourmet Shop (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R R R
Gift shop/Gourmet Shop (greater than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R
Grocery store, retail R X
Hardware store,
retail (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) 		R R R R R
Hardware store, retail (greater than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R
Hobby Shop (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R R R
Hobby supply store (greater than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R
Home Decor (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R
Home Improvement Center R
Home medical equipment rental and retail (including, but not limited to, oxygen and respiratory therapy equipment, wheelchairs, hospital beds, ambulatory aids, etc.) R R R R R
Jewelry store, includes repair of jewelry, watches and clocks R R R R R
Lawnmower sales and repair R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Lounge R R
Marine stores and supplies R R
Market; located indoors, utilized by one or more vendors offering an eclectic mix of stalls ranging from butchers and fresh vegetables sales as well as eating establishments, coffee bars, and general merchandise. Does not include the term "Flea Market". R R R
Medical cannabis—Cultivator R R
Medical cannabis—Dispensary R R R R R R
Medical cannabis—Integrated facility R R R R R R
Medical cannabis—Processor R R R
Medical cannabis—State testing laboratory R R R R R R
Medical cannabis—Secure transport R R R R R R
Mobile home sales (outdoor display areas shall comply with the requirements for off-street parking facilities) R
Motorcycle sales and service R R
Music store R R R R R R R
Office equipment and supplies, retail (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R
Office equipment and supplies, retail (greater than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R
Optical goods R R R R R
Package liquor store R R R R R R
Paper supplies, retail R R
Pawn shop (Includes Cash Title business) R
Pet shop R R R R R
Pharmacy (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R R R
Restaurant/Carry-out/Take-Out/Delivery R R R R R R
Restaurant/Drive-in R R
Restaurant/Fast-food R R R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Restaurant/Full Menu R R R R R R
Restaurant/Specialty Menu R R R R R R
Restaurant supplies sales R R
Seafood store R R R R
Shoe store R R R R R
Skates, Skateboard and accessories R R R R R R R
Specialty Beverage Store R R R R R R
Sporting goods store, retail (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R
Sporting goods store, retail (greater than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R
Stone monument sales: (Cutting and processing of merchandise is restricted to I-1 zones) R R
Tire Store R
Tobacco Store R R R R R R
Toy store (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R
Toy store (greater than 2,500 sq. ft.) R
Travel trailer/RV sales (outdoor display areas shall comply with the requirements of off-street parking facilities) R
Services
Ambulance service R R
Appliance Repair Store R R R >
Automotive and truck fleet rental R R
Automotive and truck fleet maintenance shops and garages R R
*Automobile Service and Repair garage - but not including commercial wrecking, dismantling or auto salvage yard, or storage yard R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Automobile Towing Service with Temporary Storage of Inoperable Vehicles (Must be enclosed with a fence at least seven (7) ft. in height and adequate to obstruct view, noise, and passage of persons. Material for chain link or similar fencing shall obstruct view from adjoining properties or rights-of-ways. In addition, a buffer planting screen shall be required adjacent to the fencing and shall be eight (8) ft. high within two years of planting) R R
Automobile and truck body repair R R
Bank R R R R R R R
Barber or beauty shop/Nail Salon R R R R R R R
Barber and beauty supplies and equipment sales R
Business schools and colleges R R
Car wash/Quick Lube/Brake Repair R R R
*Cemetery X X X X X X X
Church: Including educational and accessory buildings, accessory uses and parking areas X X X R R R R R R
City hall R
Clinic, dental or medical R R R R R R R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Conference Facility R
Contractor/Sub-Contractor R R
Correctional or penal institution X
Court house R
Depot, passenger, bus or rail R
Dry cleaning R R R R R R
Exterminators R R
Federal office buildings R R
Fire station R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Funeral home or mortuary R R R R R
Furniture repair: Including upholstering and refinishing R R R R
Health & Fitness Center/Spa (less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R R R
Health & Fitness Center/Spa (greater than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R R
Heating and Air equipment sales and service R R
Hospital/Nursing Home/Assisted Living (including accessory buildings and parking) X
Interior decorating/Frame shop R R R R R R
Laboratory, dental or medical R R R R R R
Laundry, linen or diaper service R R
Laundry, self-service R R R
Loan office (Home Mortgage) R R R R R R
Locksmith R R R R R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Nursery, day care or kindergarten X X X X R R
Office R R R R R R R R R
Optician R R R R R R R
Orthopedic brace and artificial limb sales R R R R
Photographic studio R R R R R R
Printing/Publishing/Quick Copy Service (Excludes Newspaper Printing and Publishing) R R R R R
Rental services (Home Owner Equipment) R R
Rental services (Commercial & Industrial) R
Rug cleaning R R
Schools/Parochial and/or private X X X X
Schools/Public, elementary and/or secondary X X X X
Self-storage facility. When constructed in B-2 Zones, must contain two (2) acre min. land area and be structurally screened where development adjoins public r.o.w. in order to adequately obstruct view from the general public and limited to one driveway per three hundred (300) fronting feet. Screening shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height and constructed of decorative concrete products, pebbled panels, or masonry R R
Self-Storage Facility (Indoor/No Minimum Area) R R
Shoe repair shop R R R R R
Sign shop R R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Studio (Dance Instruction) R R R R R R
Studio (Art or Music) R R R R R R
Tailor shop R R R R R R
Tanning Bed Salons R R R R R R R
Tattoo Parlor/Body Piercing R
Taxi/Limousine Service R
Taxidermist R R
Trade school/Outdoor Training Facility R R
University, College, Schools of higher learning R
Veterinarian/Small animal clinic R R R R R R R
Veterinarian/Large animal clinic R
Watch, Clock and Jewelry repair R R R R R
Manufacturing
Abrasives R
Acetylene gas manufacture and/or storage R
Acid manufacturing: Hydrochloric, nitric, picric, sulphuric, sulphanous, carbolic R
Air products manufacturing R
Alcohol distillation and/or storage R R
Ammonia, bleaching powder, and chlorine manufacturing R
Animal black, lamp black, bone black manufacturing R
Asbestos products manufacturing R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Asphalt products manufacturing R
Automobile manufacturing R
Automobile Parts and Accessories manufacturing R R
Battery manufacturing R
Beverage manufacturing (does not include Micro-Brewery) R R
Boat building R R
Boiler or tank works R R
Brooms and brushes manufacturing R R
Butane and other liquefied petroleum gas products storage and sales R R
Caustic soda manufacturing R
Cement, lime, gypsum and plaster manufacturing R
Cheese Manufacturing R R
Chemicals (heavy or industrial) manufacturing and/or processing R
Clay and clay products manufacturing R R
Clothing manufacturing R R
*Concrete and concrete products manufacturing R R
Cotton compress R
Cotton ginning and baling R
Creamery (includes Ice Cream Manufacturing) R R
Detergents, soaps and by-products using animal fat, manufacturing R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Disinfectant, insecticide or poison R
Drug manufacturing R R
Dyestuff manufacturing R
Electroplating R R
Explosives, fireworks, and gunpowder manufacturing and/or storage R
Felt manufacturing R
Fertilizers manufacturing or processing and storage R
Food products manufacturing R R
Foundry (includes shredding process) R
Foundry (excludes crushing and shredding process) R R
Frozen food manufacturing R R
Fungicides manufacturing R
Glass manufacturing R R
Glass products manufacturing from glass stock R R
Grain drying or feed manufacturing from refuse, mash or grain R
Grain milling, storage and elevators R
Graphite manufacturing R
Hair products manufacturing or processing R
Hardware manufacturing R R
Ice manufacturing R R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Insulation manufacturing or fabrication R R
Linoleum manufacturing R R
Mattress manufacturing and rebuilding R R
Meat slaughtering and/or packaging R
Metal ingots, pigs, casting, sheets or bars manufacturing R
Metal products fabrication R R
Micro-Brewery or Micro-Distillery R R R R R
Millwork and similar wood products R R R
Mobile Home Manufacturing R R
Novelty and Souvenir Manufacturing R R
Office Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing R R
Oils and fats manufacturing; animal and vegetable R
Packing and gasket manufacturing R R
Paints, pigments, enamels, japans, lacquers, putty, varnishes, whiting, and wood filler manufacturing or fabrication R
Paper products manufacturing R
Paper, pulp, cellulose and rayon manufacturing R
Petroleum and petroleum products manufacturing, processing or storage R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Plastic fabrication R R
Plastics manufacturing R R
Potash works R
Printing and Publishing (Includes Newspaper) R R R R
Rubber or gutta-percha manufacturing, processing or reclaiming R
Sawmill or planing mill R
Scrap Metal Processing R
Shoe Manufacturing R R
Shoe polish or stove polish manufacturing R
Soda and washing compound manufacturing R
Sugars and starches manufacturing R
Syrup manufacturing R
Tar manufacturing or distillation R
Textile mill R R
Tool and dye manufacturing R R
Toy manufacturing R R
Trailer manufacturing R R
Welding shop R R
Wood preserving by creosote or other impregnation treatment R R
Wood processing machinery manufacturing R R
Cultural/Entertainment/Recreation
Amusement, commercial: Including Skateboard Park, Batting Cages and similar private private recreational facilities. R R R X
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Amusement/Youth Center (Indoor) R
Amusement/Youth Center (Indoor, less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R
Art Gallery or Museum R R R R R R
Art Gallery Selling Alcohol (Subject to Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, Code of the City of Florence) R R R
Billiard parlor R R R R
Bowling Alley R R R R
Carnival or Circus or Petting Zoo; As a temporary permit issued by the Building Official; Such permit to be good for period not exceeding 7 days & renewal for not more than one such period. X R R
Civic Center (includes Coliseum) R R R X
Club or lodge, private R R R R R R
Club or Lodge private Class I (Subject to Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, Code of the City of Florence) R R R R R
Club or Lodge private Class II (Subject to Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, Code of the City of Florence) R R
Event Center (less than 5,000 sq. ft.): An establishment primarily utilized for special events including receptions, performances, meetings, civic groups, etc.; and, may also provide food service as needed for said special events. Within an R-B Zone, there shall be no amplified music or noise after 9:00 p.m. R R R R R R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Event Center: An establishment primarily utilized for special events including receptions, performances, meetings, civic groups, etc. and, may also provide food service as needed for said special events R R R
*Golf course: But not including commercial miniature courses or commercial driving ranges X
*Golf course, commercial driving range or miniature courses R R R
Library R R R R R R
Park or playground, Municipal R R R R R R R R R R R
Performance Facility (may allow the sale of Alcohol subject to Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, Code of the City of Florence) R R R
Recreation center, Municipal R R R R R R R R R R R
Skating Rink R R R
Sports Training Facility (Indoors—Less than 2,500 sq. ft.) R R R R R R R R
Sports Training Facility (Including outdoor sports) R R R R R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved by Planning Commission and City Council
Theater, Community R R R R R R
Theater, indoor R R
Water Park R R R
Zoo X
Transportation/Communication/Utilities
Commercial Parking, shared and off-premises (Subject to Section VI) R R R R R R
*Electric substation: See specified conditions, Section IV R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Gas regulator station R R R R R R R R R R R R R
*Pipeline or electric transmission line: Rights-of-way for pipelines or electric transmission lines of Forty-four (44) kv potential and above, over and across private property R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Railroad right-of-way: But not including shops, yards, team tracks R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Water storage R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Water or sewage pumping station R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Wireless Communication Facility (Subject to Chapter 19, Article IV, Code of the City of Florence) R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Resources Production or Extraction
*Animal Raising (Small) R
*Aviary R
Hatchery R
Natural Production Uses; including extraction of oil, gas or other natural mineral deposits such as sand, clay or gravel. R
Conditional Overlay Zoning/As Required
by Planning Commission and City Council
Planned Unit Development District/Approved
by Planning Commission and City Council
*Rock Crusher R
*Stone Cutting R
Well Drilling Company R R
Other
Accessory Use R R R R R R R R R R R R R
*Pipe Storage R

 

(Ord. No. 2013-22, §§ 1, 2, 7-16-2013; Ord. No. 2015-13, 6-23-2015; Ord. No. 2018-21, 2-6-2018; Ord. No. 2023-1, 10-18-2022; Ord. No. 2024-1, 10-3-2023)