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Future County | Housing

Programs and Initiatives

A. Consider stronger support and development of programs to promote increased residential downtown to help
promote mixed use for properties in the downtowns of local communities within Florence County.
B. Continue to identify and monitor structures subject to minimum housing regulations to encourage renovation
in established neighborhoods to prevent property value decline.
C. Support enforcement and code compliance to continue to develop the County to comply with standards
adopted by the governing board to promote diversity in the community and uphold development standards
and public safety.

Regulations and Standards

A. Review develop standards and ordinances to update and enhance housing as follows:
1. Consider performance type zoning for residential properties to encourage more creative subdivision
development and help increase preserved sustainable open space.
2. Encourage flexibility by allowing Mixed Use, especially in urban settings.
3. Review all development procedures to ensure housing development, the platting process, and the approval
processes are clear and concise.
4. Design principles for subdivisions to produce growth that protects the environment, encourages
connectivity, and complimentary to the surrounding established development.
B. Add new regulations addressing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as well as short-term rental options within the
County.

C. Continue to maintain long term relationships with real estate and contractor communities for ongoing
feedback and improvement regarding standards and guidelines for development guidelines.

Partnerships and Coordination

A. Partner with growing industrial partners and FCEDP to grow a local job base to encourage residents to be able
to work locally.
B. Continue regular interaction with all municipalities within Florence County to promote overall holistic growth
in residential, industrial, and recreational accessibility for residents.
C. Partner with the Habitat for Humanity or other County agencies to address low-income housing needs
throughout the community.
D. Maintain ongoing outreach with home owner associations (HOAs), as well as communities without HOAs, to
establish community wide networking for neighborhood-level interaction with County staff and private
organizations.

More Targeted Planning/Study

A. Consider completing concise neighborhood plans in a prioritized series over several years within the framework
of this comprehensive plan (and establish a basis for conservation zoning standards if needed).
B. Track housing market and socioeconomic trends relevant to the priorities of this document to anticipate
emerging issues as well as measure success in satisfying existing needs.

Florence County, SC | Comprehensive Plan pg. 151