- Proposed ordinance would prohibit business-related vehicle queues from extending into public roadways.
- Officials say operational issues like promotions and mobile ordering have created new traffic challenges.
- Violations could bring fines up to $5,000 for repeat offenses within a 12-month period.
The City of Florence is seeking solutions to prevent vehicle queues from local businesses spilling onto the roads, which impacts traffic safety.
During a special meeting on April 22, Florence City Administrator Josh Hunt said that vehicle queuing becomes a concern for residents and officials when lines extend into roadways, potentially hindering emergency response times. He subsequently presented a draft ordinance to help remedy the lingering issue.
Some of the businesses that are most associated with high-traffic turnover rates are quick-service restaurants, coffee chains, truck travel centers and industrial delivery operations. Florence has a high concentration of those types of businesses due to its suburban layout and location along Interstate 75…