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FlorenceOR averageUS Census ACS
Population
9,483
Per-capita income
$34,628
Median home value
$331,100
Bachelor's or higher
25%
Typical home value $452,369 +0.2% yr/yr · +17.3% 5-yr
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Tue Sep 8, 2026

Planning Commission

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CITY OF FLORENCE Florence Planning Commission Meeting Materials - 2026.09.08 9.8.2026 City Council Meeting Video Please email the Planning Department if you have any questions
Tue Oct 13, 2026

Planning Commission

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CITY OF FLORENCE Florence Planning Commission Meeting Materials -2026.10.13 10.13.26 City Council Meeting Video Please email the Planning Department if you have any questions
Tue Nov 10, 2026

Planning Commission

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CITY OF FLORENCE Florence Planning Commission Meeting Materials -2026.11.10 11.10.2026 City Council Meeting Video Please email the Planning Department if you have any questions

Recent meetings

Thu Aug 27, 2026

City Council

Council quorum at Elm Park ribbon cutting; no decisions

This is a quorum notice, not a regular meeting agenda. The City Council may have a quorum present at the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Elm Park Apartments and Elm Park Early Learning Center on August 27th at 2:00pm, but no deliberations or decisions will occur.

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A Quorum of the City Council may be in attendance at the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Elm Park Apartments and Elm Park Early Learning Center on Thursday, August 27th, at 2:00pm. No deliberations or decisions will be conducted by the City Council during this event. 8.27.26 City Council Quorum Notice 8.27.26 QUORUM NOTICE.PDF 1. 2:00 P.M. Documents:
Wed Aug 26, 2026

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

Florence Urban Renewal Agency to hold regular meeting with public comment options

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency is holding its regularly scheduled meeting on August 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Florence City Hall, with virtual attendance via Zoom. The agenda includes procedures for public testimony, both written and verbal, but no specific action items or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

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Florence Urban Renewal Agency Regular Meeting Materials - August 26, 2026 At 5:30 p.m., the Florence Urban Renewal Agency will hold their regularly scheduled meeting in- person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the Zoom Webinar platform. Learn more about attending virtually. Providing Comments / Testimony: Those wishing to express their views to the Agency may do so in the following ways: 1. Written Testimony: Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments since it allows the public body an opportunity to review and consider the remarks in advance of the public meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by: l Email to City Recorder; l Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: FURA, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 l Drop off at City of Florence City Hall during regular office hours (8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm Monday through Friday) or at the City of Florence drop box located to the right of the main entrance. ** NOTE: Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting, that concern a public hearing or action item on the agenda, or are designated as public comments to be provided for the meeting, will be distributed to the Urban Renewal Agency, posted to the City of Florence website, and made part of the record. 2. Verbal Comments / Testimony: In order to provide verbal comments / testimony, citizens are req …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on Aronson zone change

The Florence Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing on a zone change application (PC 25 05 ZC 01) for the Aronson property. The commission will consider the application, a resolution, a traffic impact analysis, and findings of fact. Public testimony can be submitted in writing or verbally.

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Florence Planning Commission 2026.08.25 At 5:30 p.m., the Florence City Planning Commission will hold their regularly scheduled meeting in-person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Learn more in the attachments below. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the Zoom Webinar platform. To learn more about how to participate in a Zoom Webinar meeting, visit: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0064143 Meetings are also shown live on Cable Channel 191. Those without internet or Charter Cable may listen to the meeting live via phone conference line. For more information on how to do so, contact the City Recorder by email or phone at 541-997- 8237 x 4 Providing Comments / Testimony: Those wishing to express their views to the City Planning Commission may do so in the following ways: 1. Written Testimony: Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments since it allows the public body an opportunity to review and consider the remarks in advance of the public meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by: l Email to Planning Department; l Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: City Planning Commission, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 l Drop off at City of Florence City Hall during regular office hours (8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm Monday through Friday) or at the City of Florence drop box located to the right of the main entrance. ** NOTE: Written …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

Florence Public Arts Committee to meet Aug. 24, 2026

The Florence Public Arts Committee is holding a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, with in-person and virtual attendance options. The agenda includes public comment periods for items not on the agenda and for action items, with specific time limits. No specific action items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

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City of Florence Public Arts Committee Meeting - August 24, 2026 The City of Florence Public Arts Committee meeting will be held in-person with the option to attend virtually via Zoom Webinar. Citizens wishing to express their views may do so in both written and verbal formats. Written Testimony: Citizens wishing to express their views to the Committee are encouraged to submit written testimony in one of the following ways: a. Submit written comments via email to the Staff Ex-Officio b. Mail written comments to Florence City Hall, Attn: Public Arts Committee, 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439 c. Drop off written comments at Florence City Hall (250 Highway 101) during regular office hours (Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) or at the City of Florence drop box located at Florence City Hall to the right of the main entrance. Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Committee, posted to the City of Florence website, and made part of the record. Verbal Testimony: Citizens wishing to express their views to the Committee may participate in the meeting in-person or via Zoom Webinar. To do so, please complete a Speaker’s Card at at least 1 hour prior to the meeting. City staff will then contact the speaker to let them know the process to participate in the meeting. a. Public Comments on items not on the agenda: General public comments (on items not on the agenda) will be allowed at each Committee meeting during the pu …
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Sat Aug 22, 2026

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

Florence Public Arts Committee hosts Summer Art Walk

This is a procedural agenda for the Public Arts Committee's Summer Art Walk event. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda only references event details and contact information.

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City of Florence Public Arts Committee Summer Art Walk Learn more at Summer Art Walk 2026. Agenda ART EXPOSED ART WALK AGENDA 8.22.26.PDF Learn more about the City of Florence Public Arts Committee. Please email Economic Development Analyst Chantelle Meyer if you have any questions. 1. Documents:
Thu Aug 20, 2026

City Council

Florence City Council work session, no public comment allowed

The Florence City Council is holding a work session on August 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, with virtual viewing via Zoom. The agenda is procedural, with no listed substantive items, and does not allow public comment; public comments are reserved for regular sessions on the 1st and 3rd Mondays.

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At 8:30 a.m., the Florence City Council will hold a work session in-person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Learn more in the attachments below. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the Zoom Webinar platform. To learn more about how to participate in a Zoom Webinar meeting, visit: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0064143 Work Sessions do not allow time for general public comments (written or verbal). Public Comment periods are provided at City Council regular sessions which are generally held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m. City Council Work Session Agenda 8.20.26 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA.PDF City Council Work Session Materials 8.20.26 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MATERIALS.PDF 1. Documents: 2. Documents:
Wed Aug 19, 2026

City Council

Council attends workforce conversation, no decisions

This agenda is a quorum notice only. The City Council may attend a Community Conversation on Workforce and Economic Opportunity, but no deliberations or decisions will occur.

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A Quorum of the City Council may be in attendance at the Community Conversation on Workforce and Economic Opportunity on Wednesday, August 19th, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. No deliberations or decisions will be conducted by the City Council during this conversation. 8.19.2026 Quorum Notice 8.19.26 QUORUM NOTICE.PDF 1. Documents:
Mon Aug 17, 2026

City Council

Florence City Council regular meeting with public comment options

The Florence City Council is holding its regularly scheduled meeting on August 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is largely procedural, detailing how the public can attend, watch, or provide testimony. No specific policy items, votes, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

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At 5:30 p.m., the Florence City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting in-person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Learn more in the attachments below. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the Zoom Webinar platform. To learn more about how to participate in a Zoom Webinar meeting, visit: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0064143 Meetings are also shown live on Cable Channel 191. Those without internet or Charter Cable may listen to the meeting live via phone conference line. For more information on how to do so, contact the City Recorder by email or phone at 541-997- 3437. Providing Comments / Testimony: Those wishing to express their views to the City Council may do so in the following ways: 1. Written Testimony: Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments since it allows the public body an opportunity to review and consider the remarks in advance of the public meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by: l Email to City Recorder; l Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: City Council, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 l Drop off at City of Florence City Hall during regular office hours (8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm Monday through Friday) or at the City of Florence drop box located to the right of the main entrance. ** NOTE: Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting (August 17, 2026 …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026

Planning Commission

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Florence Planning Commission Meeting Materials - 2026.08.11 8.11.26 City Council Meeting Video Please email the Planning Department if you have any questions
Mon Jul 27, 2026

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

Public Arts Committee meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026

The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate regarding meeting attendance and public testimony. No specific action items, discussion topics, or decisions are listed in the text.

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City of Florence Public Arts Committee Meeting - July 27, 2026 The City of Florence Public Arts Committee meeting will be held in -person with the option to attend virtually via Zoom Webinar. Citizens wishing to express their views may do so in both written and verbal formats. Written Testimony: Citizens wishing to express their views to the Committee are encouraged to submit written testimony in one of the following ways: a. Submit written comments via email to the Staff Ex-Officio b. Mail written comments to Florence City Hall, Attn: Public Arts Committee, 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439 c. Drop off written comments at Florence City Hall (250 Highway 101) during regular office hours (Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) or at the City of Florence drop box located at Florence City Hall to the right of the main entrance. Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Committee, posted to the City of Florence website, and made part of the record . Verbal Testimony: Citizens wishing to express their views to the Committee may participate in the meeting in -person or via Zoom Webinar. To do so, please complete a Speaker’s Card at at least 1 hour prior to the meeting. City staff will then contact the speaker to let them know the process to participate in the meeting. a. Public Comments on items not on the agenda: General public comments (on items not on the agenda) will be allowed at each Committee meeting during the …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

HUBPro Florence Mobility Hub Meeting

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Florence PRO -HUB Mobility Hub Meeting Materials - 2026.07.21 2026.07.21 HUBPro Orientation Meeting Florence HUBPro Mobility Hub Meeting Materials - 2026.07.21 HUBPRO MEETING 1 AGENDA.PDF 1. 5:30 P.M. Documents:
Mon Jul 20, 2026

City Council

Florence City Council holds regular meeting with public comment options

The Florence City Council will hold a regular in-person and virtual meeting on July 20, 2026. The agenda includes instructions for submitting written and verbal public testimony.

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At 5:30 p.m., the Florence City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting in -person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Learn more in the attachments below. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the Zoom Webinar platform. To learn more about how to participate in a Zoom Webinar meeting, visit: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0064143 Meetings are also shown live on Cable Channel 191. Those without internet or Charter Cable may listen to the meeting live via phone conference line. For more information on how to do so, contact the City Recorder by email or phone at 541-997- 3437. Providing Comments / Testimony: Those wishing to express their views to the City Council may do so in the following ways: 1. Written Testimony: Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments since it allows the public body an opportunity to review and consider the remarks in advance of the public meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by: l Email to City Recorder; l Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: City Council, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 l Drop off at City of Florence City Hall during regular office hours (8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm Monday through Friday) or at the City of Florence drop box located to the right of the main entrance. ** NOTE: Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting (July 20, 2026 a …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Transportation Committee

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2026.07.16 Transportation Committee Regular Meeting Materials 1. 5:00 P.M. 2026.07.16 Transportation Committee Regular Meeting Documents: 2026.07.16 AGENDA FINAL.PDF
Tue Jul 14, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review child care code amendments and 37th St resolution

The Planning Commission will meet to consider amendments to the child care code. The body will also review a resolution regarding a conditional use permit for Tax Lot 1300 37th St.

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Florence Planning Commission Meeting Materials - 2026.07.14 2026.07.14 PC Meeting Agenda 07.14.2026 AGENDA.PDF Item #2 Approval Of Minutes From June 3, 2026 06.09.2026 PC MINUTES.PDF PC 25 24 CUP 09 Item #4 Resolution For Tax Lot 1300 37th St PC 25 24 CUP 09 - ITEM NO4.PDF P 26 03 TA 01 - #6 Child Care Code Amendments PC 26 03 TA 01- ITEM NO6.PDF 7.14.2026 Planning Commission Meeting Video Please email the Planning Department if you have any questions 1. 5:30 P.M. Documents: 2. 5:30 P.M. Documents: 3. 5:30 P.M. Documents: 4. 5:30 P.M. Documents:
Mon Jul 13, 2026

City Council

Florence City Council to hold work session on July 13, 2026

The City Council is holding a work session at City Hall. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

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At approximately 2:00 p.m., the Florence City Council will hold a work session in -person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Learn more in the attachments below. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the Zoom Webinar Platform. Work Sessions do not allow time for general public comments (written or verbal). Public Comment periods are provided at City Council regular sessions which are generally held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m. City Council Work Session Agenda 7.13.26 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA.PDF 1. Documents:
Wed Jul 8, 2026

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

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The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2026. The provided agenda contains only procedural information on how to attend and provide testimony, with no specific discussion or decision items listed.

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Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) Regular Meeting Materials - (INSERT DATE) , 2026 At 3:00 p.m., the Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) will hold their regularly scheduled meeting in-person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Learn more in the attachments below. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the 'GoToWebinar' platform. Providing Comments / Testimony: Those wishing to express their views to EMAC may do so in the following ways: 1. Written Testimony: Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments since it allows the committee an opportunity to review and consider the remarks in advance of the public meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by: l Email to the staff ex -officio; l Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: EMAC, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 l Drop off at City of Florence City Hall during regular office hours (8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm Monday through Friday) or at the City of Florence drop box located to the right of the main entrance. 2. Verbal Comments / Testimony: In order to provide verbal comments / testimony, citizens are required to complete a speaker's card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting. Speaker's cards are available online or email the staff ex-officio. Once a speaker's card is received, City Staff will contact the speaker to let them know the process to participate in the meeting. …
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Wed Jun 24, 2026

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

Florence Urban Renewal Agency regular meeting, no specific items listed

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on June 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Florence City Hall. The agenda includes only procedural information about attending virtually and submitting testimony. No specific action items, public hearings, or financial decisions are listed in the provided text.

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Florence Urban Renewal Agency Regular Meeting Materials - June 24, 2026 At 5:30 p.m., the Florence Urban Renewal Agency will hold their regularly scheduled meeting in- person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the Zoom Webinar platform. Learn more about attending virtually. Providing Comments / Testimony: Those wishing to express their views to the Agency may do so in the following ways: 1. Written Testimony: Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments since it allows the public body an opportunity to review and consider the remarks in advance of the public meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by: l Email to City Recorder; l Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: FURA, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 l Drop off at City of Florence City Hall during regular office hours (8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm Monday through Friday) or at the City of Florence drop box located to the right of the main entrance. ** NOTE: Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting, that concern a public hearing or action item on the agenda, or are designated as public comments to be provided for the meeting, will be distributed to the Urban Renewal Agency, posted to the City of Florence website, and made part of the record. 2. Verbal Comments / Testimony: In order to provide verbal comments / testimony, citizens are requ …
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This document is supplemented by agenda packet materials, meeting materials distributed and electronic audio / video recordings of the meeting and may be reviewed upon request to the City Recorder. Florence Urban Renewal Agency Meeting Florence City Hall ° 250 Hwy 101 Final Action Minutes June 24, 2026 ‘Call to Order — Roll Call Chair Webb called the Florence Urban Renewal Agency meeting to order on June 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Directors Present: Chairperson Mike Webb, Vice-Chair. Dave Braley, Directors Rob Ward, Sally Wantz, Bill Meyer, Alan Ercolini, and Tracey Miller (arrived at 5:36 p.m. Directors Absent: Heather Posegate and Ron Preisler. Staff Present: City Manager Erin Reynolds, Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer, and Economic Development and Communication Analyst Chantelle Meyer. Guests Present: None. 1. Approval of Agenda Start Time: 5:30 p.m. — Chair Webb asked for approval of the agenda. The agenda was approved as presented without formal motion. 2. Public Comment Start Time: 5:30 p.m. Staff reported that no written or verbal public comment sign-ups were received. ACTION ITEMS 3. Approval of Minutes Consider approval of the Florence Urban Renewal Agency meeting minutes for May 27, 2026. Start Time: 5:31 p.m. Motion to approve the Florence Urban Renewal Agency meeting minutes for May 27, 2026, was made by Director Ward and seconded by Director Meyer. The motion carried unanimously. Florence Urban Renewal Agency Meeting Minutes - June 24, 2026 lof4 R …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026

City Council

Council quorum notice for Siuslaw Awards

The agenda is solely a quorum notice for the City Council attending the Siuslaw Awards event. No deliberations or decisions will be conducted during this time.

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A Quorum of the City Council may be in attendance at the Siuslaw Awards on Thursday, June 18th, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. No deliberations or decisions will be conducted by the City Council during this event. City Council Quorum Notice 6.18.26 QUORUM NOTICE.PDF 1. Documents:
Tue Jun 16, 2026

City Council

City Council tours Quince Street Hotel Project without official business

The agenda consists solely of a quorum notice for a site tour of the Quince Street Hotel Project. The City Council and Florence Urban Renewal Agency will not conduct any deliberations or decisions during this event.

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A Quorum of the City Council and the Florence Urban Renewal Agency may be in attendance at a Quince Street Hotel Project tour on Tuesday, June 16th, at 11:15am. No deliberations or decisions will be conducted by the City Council or Florence Urban Renewal Agency during this event. City Council Quorum Notice 6.16.26 QUORUM NOTICE.PDF 1. Documents:
Mon Jun 15, 2026

City Council

Florence City Council meets June 15; agenda contains only procedural info

The provided agenda text includes only instructions on how to attend, submit testimony, and access meeting materials. No substantive agenda items (ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or action items) are listed in the text.

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At 5:30 p.m., the Florence City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting in -person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Learn more in the attachments below. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the Zoom Webinar platform. To learn more about how to participate in a Zoom Webinar meeting, visit: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0064143 Meetings are also shown live on Cable Channel 191. Those without internet or Charter Cable may listen to the meeting live via phone conference line. For more information on how to do so, contact the City Recorder by email or phone at 541-997- 3437. Providing Comments / Testimony: Those wishing to express their views to the City Council may do so in the following ways: 1. Written Testimony: Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments since it allows the public body an opportunity to review and consider the remarks in advance of the public meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by: l Email to City Recorder; l Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: City Council, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 l Drop off at City of Florence City Hall during regular office hours (8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm Monday through Friday) or at the City of Florence drop box located to the right of the main entrance. ** NOTE: Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting (June 15, 2026 a …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting materials and video posted

This meeting agenda consists only of a link to meeting materials and a video recording of a prior City Council meeting. No specific agenda items for discussion or decision are listed.

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Florence Planning Commission Meeting Materials 2026.06.09 6.9.26 City Council Meeting Video https://vimeo.com/1200163987?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Please email the Planning Department if you have any questions
Tue Jun 9, 2026

Planning Commission

Florence Planning Commission agenda lists only packet and video

The June 9, 2026 Planning Commission meeting agenda provided includes only a reference to a combined meeting packet and a video link. No specific agenda items, ordinances, or decisions are listed in the text. The packet may contain detailed items, but they are not described in the agenda summary provided.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends annexation and zone change for Meares Street property

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the annexation and Medium Density Residential zoning for a 0.43-acre property at 4573 Meares Street, and also recommended approval of a 40x80-foot steel storage building for C.R.O.W. with conditions. A third item, the Aronson Comprehensive Plan and Zone Amendment, was continued to July 14, 2026. The meeting also included a discussion of the vertical clearance code and a director's report on various projects.

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Florence Planning Commission Meeting Materials - (Insert Date ex September 15, 2025) 2026.06.09 Planning Commission Meeting Packet COMBINEDPKTFORHEARING_REDACTED.PDF 2026.06.09 PC Mtg Video June 9, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Video Please email the Planning Department if you have any questions 1. Documents:
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This document is supplemented by agenda packet materials and electronic audio recording of the meeting. These supplemental materials may be reviewed upon request to the City Recorder. City of Florence Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 June 9, 2026 CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Meeting called to order at 5:31 PM. Commissioners Present: Chair Debbie Ubnoske Vice Chair Laurie Green Comm. Lucas McQuillan Comm. Marylin Datzman Comm. Sandra Young (Remote) Comm. Phil Tarvin Comm. Deilah Johnson Commissioners Absent: none Staff Present: Community Development Director, Wendy Farley Campbell, Planning Manager, Jacob Foutz, Admin Assistant Nancy Ervin At 5:31 PM, Chair Ubnoske opened the meeting, and staff took roll call. Chair Ubnoske introduced the Planning Commission’s newest commissioner, Deilah Johnson and welcomed her to share some details about herself. Commissioner Green led the flag salute. 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Action: Approve Agenda as presented. Motion: Comm. Green Second: Comm. McQuillan Vote: Unanimous Approval (7-0) 2. APPROVAL OF April 14, 2026, MINUTES Action: Approve Minutes as presented. Motion: Comm. McQuillan Second: Comm. Young Vote: Unanimous Approval (7-0) 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA— None Planning Commission Meeting Minutes — June 9, 2026 lof5 PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Ubnoske read the land use process into the record for the hearing and asked whether any member wished to disclose a conflict …
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🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Mon Jun 1, 2026

City Council

Florence City Council regular meeting with no substantive items listed

The Florence City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on June 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda contains only procedural information about how to attend, submit written testimony, and provide verbal comments. No specific ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are listed in the provided agenda text.

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At 5:30 p.m., the Florence City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting in -person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Learn more in the attachments below. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the 'GoToWebinar' platform. Meetings are also shown live on Cable Channel 191. Those without internet or Charter Cable may listen to the meeting live via phone conference line. For more information on how to do so, contact the City Recorder by email or phone at 541-997- 3437. Providing Comments / Testimony: Those wishing to express their views to the City Council may do so in the following ways: 1. Written Testimony: Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments since it allows the public body an opportunity to review and consider the remarks in advance of the public meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by: l Email to City Recorder; l Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: City Council, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 l Drop off at City of Florence City Hall during regular office hours (8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm Monday through Friday) or at the City of Florence drop box located to the right of the main entrance. ** NOTE: Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting (June 1, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.), that concern a public hearing or action item on the agenda, or are designated as public comments to be provided for the meeting, will …
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Wed May 27, 2026

Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

FURA regular meeting; no specific agenda items listed in provided text

The Florence Urban Renewal Agency will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on May 27, 2026. The provided agenda text contains only procedural information on how to attend and submit comments; no specific action items, proposals, or decisions are listed. The actual agenda and meeting materials are referenced in PDF documents not included here.

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Florence Urban Renewal Agency Regular Meeting Materials - May 27, 2026 At 5:30 p.m., the Florence Urban Renewal Agency will hold their regularly scheduled meeting in- person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the 'GoToWebinar' platform. Providing Comments / Testimony: Those wishing to express their views to the Agency may do so in the following ways: 1. Written Testimony: Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments since it allows the public body an opportunity to review and consider the remarks in advance of the public meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by: l Email to City Recorder; l Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: FURA, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 l Drop off at City of Florence City Hall during regular office hours (8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm Monday through Friday) or at the City of Florence drop box located to the right of the main entrance. ** NOTE: Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting (May 27, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.), that concern a public hearing or action item on the agenda, or are designated as public comments to be provided for the meeting, will be distributed to the City Council, posted to the City of Florence website, and made part of the record. 2. Verbal Comments / Testimony: In order to provide verbal comments / testimony, citizens are required to complete a …
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Thu May 21, 2026

City Council

Florence City Council work session, no substantive items listed

This is a work session agenda for the Florence City Council. The agenda text provides only procedural information about attending the meeting virtually or in person and notes that no public comment is allowed. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the provided agenda text.

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At approximately 9:00 a.m., the Florence City Council will hold a work session in -person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Learn more in the attachments below. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the 'GoToWebinar' platform. Work Sessions do not allow time for general public comments (written or verbal). Public Comment periods are provided at City Council regular sessions which are generally held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m. City Council Work Session Agenda 5.21.26 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA.PDF 5.21.26 City Council Work Session Items Distributed 5.21.26 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ITEMS DISTRIBUTED.PDF 1. Documents: 2. Documents:
Thu May 21, 2026

City Council

City Council holds closed executive session with no agenda items disclosed

The Florence City Council will meet in an executive session on May 21, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. The agenda does not list any specific items; the session is closed to public viewing and participation.

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On Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., the Florence City Council will hold an executive session in-person at Florence City Hall. Executive Sessions do not allow an opportunity for public viewing or participation. City Council Executive Session Agenda 5.21.26 CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA.PDF 1. Documents:
Wed May 20, 2026

Public Arts Committee (PAC)

Florence Public Arts Committee meeting, only procedural items listed

The agenda for the May 20, 2026 Public Arts Committee meeting contains only procedural information on public participation. No specific action items, discussions, or decisions are listed in the agenda text provided.

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City of Florence Public Arts Committee Meeting - May 20, 2026 The City of Florence Public Arts Committee meeting will be held in -person with the option to attend virtually via GoToWebinar. Citizens wishing to express their views may do so in both written and verbal formats. Written Testimony: Citizens wishing to express their views to the Committee are encouraged to submit written testimony in one of the following ways: a. Submit written comments via email to the Staff Ex-Officio b. Mail written comments to Florence City Hall, Attn: Public Arts Committee, 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439 c. Drop off written comments at Florence City Hall (250 Highway 101) during regular office hours (Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) or at the City of Florence drop box located at Florence City Hall to the right of the main entrance. Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Committee, posted to the City of Florence website, and made part of the record . Verbal Testimony: Citizens wishing to express their views to the Committee may participate in the meeting in -person or via GoToWebinar. To do so, please complete a Speaker’s Card at at least 1 hour prior to the meeting. City staff will then contact the speaker to let them know the process to participate in the meeting. a. Public Comments on items not on the agenda: General public comments (on items not on the agenda) will be allowed at each Committee meeting during the pub …
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Wed May 13, 2026

Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

EMAC regular meeting with no substantive items listed

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) is holding its regularly scheduled meeting on May 13, 2026, at Florence City Hall with virtual attendance options. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order) with no listed discussion or decision items, making this primarily a boilerplate meeting.

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Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) Regular Meeting Materials May 13, 2026 At 3:00 p.m., the Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) will hold their regularly scheduled meeting in-person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Learn more in the attachments below. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the 'GoToWebinar' platform. Providing Comments / Testimony: Those wishing to express their views to EMAC may do so in the following ways: 1. Written Testimony: Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments since it allows the committee an opportunity to review and consider the remarks in advance of the public meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by: l Email to the staff ex -officio; l Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: EMAC, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 l Drop off at City of Florence City Hall during regular office hours (8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm Monday through Friday) or at the City of Florence drop box located to the right of the main entrance. 2. Verbal Comments / Testimony: In order to provide verbal comments / testimony, citizens are required to complete a speaker's card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting. Speaker's cards are available online or email the staff ex-officio. Once a speaker's card is received, City Staff will contact the speaker to let them know the process to participate in the meeting. In order …
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Mon May 4, 2026

City Council

Florence City Council meets May 4, 2026

This is the agenda for the regularly scheduled Florence City Council meeting. The text contains only procedural instructions for public participation and links to PDF attachments; no specific agenda items (ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings) are listed in the provided text.

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At 5:30 p.m., the Florence City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting in -person at Florence City Hall with the option to view virtually. Learn more in the attachments below. Watching / Listening to the Meeting Live: Interested citizens may attend in person or listen and view the meeting through the 'GoToWebinar' platform. To learn more about how to participate in a GoToWebinar meeting, visit Youtube for a tutorial, or view the written guide. Meetings are also shown live on Cable Channel 191. Those without internet or Charter Cable may listen to the meeting live via phone conference line. For more information on how to do so, contact the City Recorder by email or phone at 541-997- 3437. Providing Comments / Testimony: Those wishing to express their views to the City Council may do so in the following ways: 1. Written Testimony: Citizens are encouraged to submit written comments since it allows the public body an opportunity to review and consider the remarks in advance of the public meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by: l Email to City Recorder; l Mail to Florence City Hall; Attn: City Council, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 l Drop off at City of Florence City Hall during regular office hours (8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm Monday through Friday) or at the City of Florence drop box located to the right of the main entrance. ** NOTE: Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting (May 4, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.), that concer …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026

City Council

Council quorum notice for luncheon, no decisions

This agenda is a quorum notice for the City Council attending a Rotary Club luncheon. No deliberations or decisions will be conducted. No substantive business items are scheduled for discussion or action.

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A Quorum of the City Council may be in attendance at the Rotary Club of Florence Luncheon on Tuesday, April 21, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. No deliberations or decisions will be conducted by the City Council during this event. Quorum Notice 4.21.26 QUORUM NOTICE.PDF 1. Documents:

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 60 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$617,017RYE TREE SERVICE, INC.
Department of the Interior · WESTERN OREGON STAND EXAM # 2
$506,984DUMAN, INC.
Department of Agriculture · MIDDLE FORK BEDROCK ROAD MAINTENANCE GRADING, SPOT ROCKING, AND DRAINA
$502,191DUMAN, INC.
Department of Agriculture · BPA CALL "MF-24-7 CEDAR CREEK FIRE ROAD MAINTENANCE
$446,984DUMAN, INC.
Department of Agriculture · BPA CALL "MF SUPPRESSION REPAIR-ROAD MAINTENANCE PHASE 1" OFF OF 2019
$414,552WOBBE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Department of Agriculture · EASEMENT BOUNDARY SURVEY FOR ACEP-WRE IN OREGON - NRCS-OR OFFICE
$295,608DUMAN, INC.
Department of Agriculture · PROJECT TITLE: NR SNOWY PLOVER HABITAT - MECHANICAL DUNE AND VEG REMOV
$295,480RYE TREE SERVICE, INC.
Department of Agriculture · SPRAY AND/OR CUT INVASIVE WEEDS IN DESIGNATED WORK UNITS.
$266,873APEXHELI OREGON INC
Department of Agriculture · 0701-071424 N544AS PKG-63825
$246,329APEXHELI OREGON INC
Department of Agriculture · 0617-063024 N544AS PKG-63691
$241,840RYE TREE SERVICE, INC.
Department of Agriculture · INVASIVE WEED TREATMENTS FOR THE SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST: WORKSITES IN

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Lane County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Federal disasters (10 yr)10 ({"Severe Storm": 10, "Flood": 6, "Fire": 4, "Biological": 2, · last Tue Apr 7, 2026)
Traffic fatalities1 (2022)
Business establishments10,151 (129,060 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,495/mo (153 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy15.9% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

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Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.424
All kids
0.409
Black kids
0.347

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

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