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Florence board adopts ordinance making technical corrections to zoning code
Summary
After a public hearing and recommendation from the city attorney and zoning administrator, the Florence board unanimously adopted an ordinance to make technical corrections to the city's zoning ordinances; the vote recorded three ayes with two aldermen absent.
On Nov. 4, 2025, the Florence mayor and board adopted an ordinance to make technical corrections to the city's zoning ordinances following a public hearing and a recommendation from City Attorney Bobby Lingold and Community Development Director Joel Sims. The ordinance passed with Aldermen Mason Herrin, Kyle Martin and Brent Sistrunk voting aye; Aldermen John Banks and Brian Grantham were absent.
The corrections were presented at a public hearing by Joel Sims, who read his written facts and findings to the board and asked whether anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed amendments; no public comments were offered. Alderman Herrin moved to adopt the ordinance and Alderman Sistrunk seconded the motion, which the board carried in roll-call fashion.
City Attorney Bobby Lingold presented the ordinance language as technical changes rather than substantive zoning policy shifts. According to the board's motion and the accompanying written findings incorporated into the record, the amendments are intended to clarify existing ordinance text; the meeting record does not specify an effective date.
The action follows published notice and a formal hearing process on Nov. 4. The board incorporated the written findings and conclusions prepared by Joel Sims into the record when adopting the ordinance. The minutes record no public opposition and no amendments offered on the floor before the vote.
