Page 114 - Florence County, SC Florence County 2032: Connecting Our Past, Defining Our Future

Existing County | Land Use

Suburban Suburban Character

Character Suburban character is seen in various residential areas
across the County. But true Suburban Commercial
character is difficult to find as in most communities
This designation is for areas where Suburban that developed during a largely auto-oriented era in
character is established and preserved by achieving U.S. history. Florence County also has several
a balance between buildings and other site examples of multi-family residential designed with a
improvements relative to the degree of open space more Suburban character orientation.
maintained within the neighborhood and amongst
commercial development. The openness may be found in relatively large yard areas on individual lots and
between homes and/or in common green spaces or water features, including on multi-family residential sites.
This distinguishes Suburban character areas from more urban areas where site coverage in the form of dwellings,
driveways and other paved surfaces predominates relative to undeveloped space. Therefore, Suburban character
can apply to varied dwelling types, from single-family detached homes to the entire range of attached forms
(duplexes, multiplexes, townhomes, attached patio homes, rental apartments and ownership condos, etc.). Some
such developments may strive for this character outcome by design or due to the terrain and pre-existing
vegetation on-site and in the area.
▪ In Suburban areas accommodation of the automobile is less noticeable compared to more intensive
auto‑oriented areas, especially where residential driveways are on the side of homes rather than occupying
a portion of the front yard space and where garages are situated to the side or rear of the dwelling.
▪ More opportunity for natural and/or swale drainage (and storm water retention/absorption) relative to
concentrated storm water conveyance in Auto Urban character areas.

Florence County, SC | Comprehensive Plan pg. 113