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Council adopts updated downtown design guidelines to guide building, streetscape and signage
Summary
The council adopted 'Florence By Design,' a revised set of downtown design guidelines with a five-tier system, clearer building-height rules, expanded public-realm guidance and administrative review paths for minor projects.
The Florence City Council adopted an updated downtown design-guideline document, Florence By Design, that staff and consultants said modernizes standards for building design, streetscapes and public spaces and streamlines review for minor projects.
Staff said the update is divided into three parts: an overview of design principles and district maps; a clarified administrative submission and approval process (including a flow chart distinguishing minor and major projects); and detailed…
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