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Florence City BZA denies request for large in‑home childcare at 2101 Damon Drive
Summary
The Florence City Board of Zoning Appeals denied a special exception request to expand an in‑home childcare operation at 2101 Damon Drive after residents raised traffic and safety concerns; the applicant, Faith Perry, said she would operate an after‑school program for up to 12 children from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Florence City Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request for a special‑exception permit to operate a large in‑home childcare facility at 2101 Damon Drive during its public hearing.
City staff told the board the property is in Neighborhood Conservation Zoning District 15, where small in‑home childcare (six or fewer children) is permitted by right but large in‑home childcare (7–12 children) requires a special exception. Staff explained the permit is contingent on meeting licensing standards of the state Department of Social Services and local conditions meant to avoid undue traffic, parking or noise impacts.
Neighbors who spoke at the hearing said traffic speeds,…
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