Phase 2A: Housing Implementation Plan 2022-2023

Housing Implementation Plan Project: 

The City of Florence is going through a process to create a Housing Implementation Plan. This project will research, recommend, and prepare code updates that ensure internal consistency, local sustainability, and conformance with State housing requirements. This work will result in a Housing Implementation Plan, which will identify multiple affordable housing strategies, programs, and funding opportunities, that, once complete, will guide future housing development programs in the City.

Background:

Housing & Economic Opportunities Project (HEOP): In 2018, the City of Florence  adopted the Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) and Housing Needs Analysis (HNA). As part of that process, the City and its consultant identified and evaluated a number of housing recommendations to meet future housing needs. CLICK HERE to learn more about that project.

2019 Residential Code Updates: In 2019, the City undertook a subsequent code update that was focused on modifying the City's residential codes. At the time, the City's residential development codes were over 35 years old and reflected development patterns and housing styles of that period. The 2019 code updates addressed the desire for the City of Florence to add provisions to construct affordable "missing middle" housing types, such as townhomes, duets, duplexes, cottages, and multi-family developments with three or more units. CLICK HERE to learn more about that project.

Project Funding:

The project is funded by the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) through a grant provided to hire a consulting team, MIG/APG and Johnson Economics. The consulting firms will provide overall guidance for the project, and draft the final Housing Implementation Plan and resulting code amendments. 

Community Involvement:

The City of Florence is committed to engaging with its community members and has developed a Public Involvement & Communications Plan (PICP) to guide stakeholder and public involvement throughout this project.

If you are interested in staying up to date on the project, please CLICK HERE to sign up to receive emails regarding project updates and meeting notifications. Subscribe to the 2022-2023 Housing Implementation Plan Project subscription list. 

The City of Florence wants to hear from you! If you have comments, questions, or feedback about the Housing Implementation Plan (HIP) project or its work products, CLICK HERE to share them! These comments will be shared with the HIP Stakeholder Advisory Team (SAT), Consultants and Staff working on the project. 

Additionally, there will be time for public comment and feedback at the Stakeholder Advisory Committee meetings. Please see below for more information on these meetings. 

Stakeholder Advisory Team:

The success of this project will come, in large part, from public involvement. The Stakeholder Advisory Team (SAT) is made up of representatives from City departments, the local business community, education representatives, representatives from housing and social services support agencies, local health advocates, and local residential housing developers.

The SAT will review work products and provide recommendations on key project issues and decisions, provide guidance on scenarios and policy options and guide stakeholder and community engagement strategies. The group will also serve as liaisons between the project and the stakeholder's representative constituents.

Public Hearing & Adoption Schedule

Phase 2b Transitional Housing Code 2023-2024

Phase 2c Housing Code Updates TBD

Public Open Houses:

The City of Florence and their consulting team will be hosting two open houses. These open houses will provide opportunities to gather input from members of the community. The consultants and the City will do outreach to promote these opportunities about one month prior to their dates.