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Existing County | Land Use

LAND USE

The future land use of Florence County is of utmost concern as the growth of the County continues. Having an
accurate and prepared guide for this growth will ensure that leaders are making sound decisions and steering
the community in a positive direction. As such, there are several critical factors when reviewing land
use. Zoning is one important part factor.

Zoning Districts within the

17 Florence County, including the

Unzoned Area

The County has 16 officially adopted base zoning districts and a large unzoned area to aid in planning for and
managing growth and development. Of the 16 zoned districts, 9 are primarily commercial or mixed use, while
7 are primarily residential. Newly developed areas can either develop in the unzoned areas or within a zoned
district. Each district has its own zoning regulations that dictate the types and development intensity of land uses
that are allowable within the district. In addition to the 16 adopted zoning districts and the unzoned area, Florence
County has two zoning overlay districts, the Flood Hazard District and the Airport Compatibility District. These
zoning overlay districts are designed to supplement the primary underlying zoning district classification for their
specifically named purposes.

Florence County, SC | Comprehensive Plan pg. 105