Florence Urban Renewal Allocates $100,000 in grant funding to Facade Improvement Projects Within the District. The Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) is kicking-off their Preservation and Rehabilitation Program at the Florence Business Expo on Feb. 18th. The Agency has allocated $100,000 in grant money to promote the revitalization of Florence's Urban Renewal District. Funding is available for storefront enhancements, facade improvements, and development and redevelopment projects. For a copy of the full press release click here. To download the brochure click here. For more information please contact Assistant City Manager Jacque Morgan.

Notice of Ballot Title Received From Florence City Council. The Election Official of the City of Florence has received a ballot title to be placed on the May 18, 2010 election ballot. This City measure is proposing Florence annexation to Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue. Notice is hereby given that an elector within the city may file a petition for a review of the ballot title in Circuit Court. The deadline for filing a petition for review is March 17, 2010. A copy of the ballot title may be inspected or obtained at Florence City Hall between the hours of 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. The contact person for this information is Pat Heinze who can be reached at 541-997-3437.

Pacific View Business Park- The City of Florence welcomes your interest in the community. The Pacific view Business Park has 36 lots for sale or lease that are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, towering dunes, a charming old town, an abundance of lakes, miles of nature trails and so much more. To visit our website click here. For more information please contact Assistant City Manager Jacque Morgan at 541-997-3437.

Outdated Building Permit Forms: The building permit forms on the city's website are now outdated. Please contact Building Technician Eric Rines at 541-997-2141 for current forms. Forms will be updated soon and thank you for your patience.

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 March 5, 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.