Springfield Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Springfield held 9 public meetings covering zoning matters. 20 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 18 approved (90% approval rate), 2 denied. Activity was up 47% compared to February (505 activity items across 7 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Short-term rental type two appeal at 1350 North Washington Avenue

Denied.

Denied appeal of administrative denial for short-term rental type two at 1350 North Washington Avenue in Midtown Historic District. Applicant Lex Kozloff sought to operate a 5-bedroom Airbnb. Two adjacent property owners filed objections. Midtown Neighborhood Association and numerous residents opposed, citing incompatibility with Midtown plan, parking concerns, and desire to preserve single-family character.

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Rezoning PD 395 at 3302 South Maryland Avenue

Approved.

Approved rezoning of 7.64 acres from PD 13 third amendment and RSF to new PD 395 for a 198-unit, four-story multifamily development called 'The Reserve on Medical Mile.' Density increased from 16 to 29 dwelling units per acre. Maximum height increased from 35 feet to 60 feet. Developer Nathan Reynolds and architect Brian Kubik presented. Vote passed with some opposition from commissioners Hawquez and Pauley who cited traffic concerns.

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Rezoning PD-382 to PD-394 on South Douglas/Grant Avenues

Approved.

Rezoned approximately 2.5 acres at multiple addresses on South Douglas Avenue and South Grant Avenue from Planned Development 382 and Grant Avenue Parkway District to Planned Development 394.

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Rezoning at 509-519 W Whiteside Street

Approved.

Rezoned approximately 1.01 acres at 509, 515, 519 West Whiteside Street and 2120 South Wedgwood Avenue from R-SF to HC with Conditional Overlay District 282 for Rick's Automotive expansion.

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Rezoning at 3101 S Scenic Avenue

Approved.

Rezoned approximately 2.4 acres at 3101 South Scenic Avenue from HM (heavy manufacturing) to IC (industrial commercial).

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Rezoning at 3409 S Park Hill Avenue

Approved.

Rezoned approximately 0.67 acres at 3409 South Park Hill Avenue and 918 West Walnut Lawn from R-SF to RTH with Conditional Overlay District 279. Protest petition at 60.3% required supermajority.

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Repeal of Main Avenue Bridge Eminent Domain Ordinance

Denied.

Council voted to not repeal special ordinance 28,232 which declared necessity of acquiring property at 334 North Main for the Main Avenue Bridge replacement project. The Hotel of Terror building sits adjacent to the bridge and creek channel where replacement infrastructure must be built.

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Rezoning 3199 and 3225 West Sunshine Street

Approved.

Rezoned approximately 12.61 acres from County C2 General Commercial District to Highway Commercial District.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 20 recorded zoning decisions. See all Springfield meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Current zoning classifications → Equivalent zoning classifications under new land development code at 1414 N Fulbright Ave., 1431 N Ethel Ave., 729 West Elm Ave., 2508 E Southview St., 2550 E Southview St., 6521 S Kissick Ave., 6367 S Farm Rd. 175 (City of Springfield)
• RSF → RMX1 at 983 parcels citywide along collector streets and corridors in Springfield (City of Springfield)
• PD-382 and Grant Avenue Parkway District Subdistrict E → PD-394, 2.5 acres at 1012, 1015, 1020, 1024, 1028, 1036, 1037, and 1040 South Douglas Avenue and 1015, 1025, and 1037 South Grant Avenue (Not specified)
• Highway Commercial District and Low Density Multifamily Residential Townhouse District → Low Density Multifamily Residential District with Conditional Overlay District 285, 1.42 acres at 2610, 2612, 2616 West College Road and 2630, 2632, 2634, 2636, 2638, 2642 and 2646 West Olive Street (Not specified)
• County C2 General Commercial District → Highway Commercial District, 12.61 acres at 3199 and 3225 West Sunshine Street (Not specified)
• PD-298 → General Retail District, 2.18 acres at 3635 East Olive Street (Not specified)
• Medium Density Multifamily Residential District → General Retail District, 0.96 acres at 3319 North Glenstone Avenue (Not specified)
• General Retail District → Conditional Use Permit 45 (residential uses on first floor fronts) at 3259, 3305, and 3319 North Glenstone Avenue (Not specified)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 195 instances
• residential: 85 instances
• density: 70 instances
• rezoning: 67 instances
• commercial: 42 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 93% from February.
• Residential came up 143% more often than February.
• Density saw 312% more mentions month-over-month.

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