Planning Commission

Florence Township Planning Commissioner Duties

Planning Commission By-Laws
Planning Commission Ordinance

Florence Township Short-Term Rental Property Ordinance
Short-Term Rental Property Interim Use Permit Application

The Florence Township newly enacted Short-Term Rental application process, with an original deadline of March 1st 2023, has been extended to May 1st 2023, to allow all owners extra time to submit their information and fee. With a limited number of permits available, any short-term rentals not properly approved will be faced with a $1500 reapplication fee. The application can be found on on the link above or on the Florence Township Home page.

Notice of Public Hearing for Florence Township Short-Term Rental/Interim Use Permit Application:  In accordance with the Florence Township Short-Term Rental Ordinance, the Florence Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the following short-term rental property:  Greseth, 29392 Lake Avenue, Frontenac, MN 55026.  The public hearing will be conducted during the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 8, 2023, at the Florence Township Townhall, 33915 Highway 61 Boulevard, Frontenac, MN, 55026.  The Florence Township Short-Term Rental Ordinance is available above on this township website.
Moratorium on Short Term Rentals

Moratorium Extension on Short Term Rentals

STR Comment Summary
PC STR Timeline
STR Written Comments

 

PERMITS

For queries regarding
building or other permits contact:
Florence Zoning Liaison
florencezoning@gmail.com
PO Box 97
Frontenac, MN 55026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS

Joel Cannon (2-13-23)
Chairman
joelrcannon@gmail.com
612-801-7002

Bill Bruce (12-13-21)
Vice Chairman
29294 Wood Ave
Frontenac MN 55026
651-345-5154
rwmbruce@icloud.com

Heidi Hartzell
Secretary
Hartzellheidilakecity@gmail.com
651-380-9380

Ed Hruska, Supervisor
Liaison
32793 Lakeview Dr
Lake City MN 55041
507-208-0450
ehruska@rochsports.com

9 Members
3-3 year terms
Annual Meeting in January

MEETINGS

Township Board
3rd Monday of the
month at 6:00 pm

Planning Commission
2nd Monday of the
month at 6:00 pm

Friends of the Town Hall
2nd Saturday of the
month at 10:00 am

Heritage Commission
2nd Tuesday of the
month at 6:00 pm

Park Commission
1st Tuesday of the
month at 6:00 pm

Meeting Minutes

FLORENCE TOWNSHIP

Florence Township Hall is located in Goodhue County, Minnesota

33915 Highway 61 Blvd
Frontenac, MN 55026 

Email: florencetwp1@yahoo.com