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Future County | Land Use and Growth

Key Planning Issues and Considerations

Throughout this process, a wheel of priorities was identified based on input from County Council, the Planning
Commission, key community stakeholders, the results of public engagement activities, County staff, and the
consultant team. These include:
A. Economic Diversification
B. Fiscal and Physical Resilience

C. High Service Expectations
D. Excellent and Expanded Amenities
E. Affordable and Diverse Housing
F. The Next Big Thing for Florence County
Several of these are land use specific and are discussed below.

Framework for Action

The Framework for Action involves tangible steps that will, in the long run, lead to achievement of the goals in
this Land Use and Development section in line with the plan's Guiding Principles. Those Principles, which are
located in the Introduction of the Future County section, include growing with quality, being adaptable, being
authentic, creating active living, and being collaborative across all services.

Goals for Land Use and Development

A. A land use allocation and pattern that advances Florence County's objectives of achieving greater housing
variety, supporting its economic development and tax base needs, and creating a complete community with
convenient resident access to schools, recreation, shopping, and services. This will capture an increased
amount of growth from surrounding counties and the entire Pee Dee Region.
B. Consistent character of land use within areas intended for particular character types shown on the Future Land
Use Map.
C. Ongoing and effective collaboration between land use and other planning sectors to ensure a well-connected,
thriving County.

Policies for Land Use and Development

In making decisions that involve public resource allocation, regulatory matters, and physical improvements,
among others, Florence County will:

A. Appreciate residents’ desire to maintain Florence County's identity and character as the region continues to
grow. The region is growing at a rapid pace and many neighboring communities may have experiences to
share.
B. Accommodate a range of character settings within its planning area to address preferences, from large-
lot living to denser and walkable mixed-use living environments. There are many choices of zoning districts

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