Water Quality Report: The City will enclose copies of the Water Quality Report for 2009 in our water billing this month. Please click here if you wish to download a copy of the 2009 Water Quality Report. If you have any questions about the report, contact Public Works Director Mike Miller at 997-4106.

Tsunami Sirens to be tested July 30th at 11:00 am. The tourist season is upon us and many do not know what a tsunami is, nor do they realize how devastating its affects may be. We encourage you to take preparedness seriously, as planning now will help mitigate recovery later. There are four tsunami sirens located thought the inundation zone that are tested monthly. The next test will be set for Friday July 30th at 11:00 am. The "Test tone" will last for 60 seconds and will be followed by the all "clear tone". For the full press release please click here.

Expiring Terms of Office: The City of Florence will have three positions open on the City Council that will be filled by the November 2nd General Election. The open postions are Mayor and two Councilors.

The City Charter states that a candidate for Mayor or Council must be a qualified elector, which is a registerd voter, within the city limits and shall have resided in the city limits during the 12 months immediately preceding the election. Nomination shall be made by petition specifying the elective office and shall be signed by no fewer than 25 electors. The deadline to file a completed packet for one of these positions is August 24, 2010. The City Recorder's office at City Hall has all the necessary forms and instructions available for filing. For more information please contact City Recorder Pat Heinze at 541-902-2187.

A Guide to Starting/Expanding a Business in Florence, Oregon. The City of Florence welcomes your interest in the community of Florence.Since its incorporation in 1893, Florence has faced great economic challenges, such as the decline of the logging and fishing industries. However today the community thrives because of investments made in the historic downtown and the Pacific View Business Park which have created a wonderful friendly destination for travelers from around the world and a new home to retirees and entrepreneurs across the nation. To support you in your endeavors, for those who own a business and are thinking of expanding, or those who are considering starting a business in Florence we offer the following information; click here. We hope it is helpful. More more information contact Assistant City Manager Jacque Morgan.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan:The City of Florence is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan and proposing associated Comprehensive Plan and City Code text and map amendments under Ordinance 12, Series 2010. The first evidentiary hearing with the Florence Planning Commission was held on July 13, 2010. The Planning Commission kept the record open for 7 days to accept additional written testimony from the public. Comments must be received in the Community Development Department by 5 pm on July 20th at 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439. To see an explanation of the proposed level of service and its relationship to the proposed parkland dedication formula Click Here. If you have questions about the proposed amendments you may contact Wendy Farley at 541-997-8237 or Wendy Farley.

Click Here, to view the proposed Draft Park and Recreation Master Plan.
Click Here to view the proposed Comprehensive text and map amendments.
Click Here to view the proposed Florence City Code text and map amendments.

Transportation System Plan Update
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The City of Florence is currently undergoing a Transportation Plan Update. The City has teamed up with consultants from Kittelson and Associates to address and make recommendations to the Florence Transportation System Plan, Community Transit Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan. Some objectives of this project include: develop a recommended street system that will provide connectivity to adequately serve urbanized areas and to reduce reliance on the State highway system; evaluate potential expansion of the Rhody Express transit services; identify a system of on-street and off-street facilities to provide access and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians, and safe routes to school; and estimate costs for needed transportation improvements and identify potential funding. We would love lots input from the community. Kittelson and Associates have created a Website that will display plan update information for the public to review. To go to the website click here.

Sign Code Update: The City of Florence is proposing to update the sign code and public participation is welcome and encouraged for this project. The Planning Commission is conducting a series of work-sessions to revise the code, and the first meeting is on July 27th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall (see Flyer). For a Draft of the proposed sign code Click Here. For a Draft Proposed Sign District Map Click Here. For the Existing Sign Code Regulations Matrix Click Here. For more information contact Melissa Anderson at 541-997-2141, ext. 218.

City of Florence Business Licenses: The City will be updating monthly a list of those businesses who have a current license to do business within the city limits. This list was last updated on July 6, 2010. Click here to download the current list. If you would like to download a Business License Application please click here . If you have questions please contact the Finance Department at 997-3436.

Siuslaw Estuary Partnership: The Partership is a collaborative effort to protect and improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat in the Lower Siuslaw River Watershed. The project is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local project partners and includes a consortium of experts and stakeholders to shepherd creation of the different programs and projects. For more information about the Siuslaw Estuary Partnership click here, read the Common Waters Newsletter, Spring 2010, or contact Sandra Belson at 541-997-8237.

City Meetings: With 48 hour prior notice, an interpreter and/or TDD: 541-997-3437, can be provided for the hearing impaired. Meetings are wheelchair accessible.