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Florence City Design Review Board approves draft downtown design standards
Summary
The Design Review Board approved draft downtown design standards (case DRB 200025-01) after a public hearing and discussion about outdoor dining rules, administrative approvals for minor projects and document accessibility. The recommendation moves next to the Planning Commission and then City Council for final adoption.
The Florence City Design Review Board voted to approve draft downtown design standards, case DRB 200025-01, during its meeting and opened a public hearing on the document.
The standards update adds an outdoor dining section, clarifies which exterior changes may be approved administratively and reorganizes material to improve usability, staff said. Jamie, a staff member, told the board that the outdoor dining provisions cover both on-site and public-right-of-way dining and include requirements that “furniture must be constructed from durable, commercial grade materials and well maintained in good working order.” Jamie also said the draft references permitting procedures in the Unified Development Ordinance and includes insurance requirements when alcohol service extends into the public right of way, noting that only beer and wine can be served in that…
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