Springfield Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Springfield held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 58% compared to March (742 activity items across 9 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning Amendment at 3302 S Maryland Ave

Approved.

Council approved attaching corrected exhibits to amended Council Bill 2026-082, which rezones 7.64 acres from PD-13 to PD-395. The amendment reduces units from 198 to 182, reconfigures building from uniform 4-story to stepped 3-4 story design, shifts building eastward, moves one access point from Maryland to Walnut Lawn, and adds neighborhood rear yard access from King St with 6ft double door gates.

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Rezoning at 3302 S Maryland Ave

Approved.

Planning Development rezoning of 7.64 acres from Plan Development No. 13 to Plan Development No. 395 was amended to reduce units from 198 to 182, reduce east and west wings to three stories, shift building eastward, remove southern Maryland access point and move it to Walnut Lawn, add 10 six-foot double leaf gates for King St. backyard access, and add trees in detention area. Protest petition was insufficient at 20.7%.

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Preliminary Plat Renewal for MHC Kenworth Addition

Approved.

Renewal of preliminary plat for two-lot commercial subdivision at 5400 E Buc-ee's Boulevard. Total site 28.2 acres divided into Lot 1 (2.7 acres) and Lot 2 (24.4 acres). Zoned general commercial with conditional overlay district 234. Applicant MHC Kenworth represented by Patrick Doty. General contractor Crossland Construction selected.

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Rezoning at 1125 E Thoman St.

Approved.

Rezoning from heavy manufacturing to RMX1 mixed density neighborhood low for duplex construction. Applicant John Barrera. Property has been zoned industrial since 1995 but never saw industrial development. Staff recommended approval based on conformance with comprehensive plan.

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Right-of-Way Vacation at 1404 N Forest Ave.

Approved.

Vacation case 844 to vacate portion of right-of-way at Forest Ave. and Lynn St. City worked with adjacent property owners to dedicate existing roadway as right-of-way and execute replacement utility easement. Vacated area will become RMX1 zoning. Property owner Roger Dunlap of 2858 N Farm Rd. 209 spoke in favor.

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East-West Arterial Mapping Extension

Approved.

Five-year extension of detailed survey mapping for future East-West Arterial from Evans Rd. to Kissick. Original general alignment on comprehensive plan since 2001, detailed survey since 2015-16. Mapping only applies to properties within City of Springfield limits. Opposition from Greene County property owner Corey Eaton (6446 S Ridge Crossing Ave.) and attorney Chris Green citing concerns about property impacts and floodplain issues.

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Council Bill 2026-073 - Specific Property Zoning Transitions

Approved.

Approved zoning classification transitions for properties at 1414 N Fulbright Ave, 1431 N Ethel Ave, 729 W Elm St, 2508 E Southview St, 2550 E South View St, 6521 S Kissick Ave, and 6367 S Farm Rd 175 to equivalent classifications under new Land Development Code.

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Council Bill 2026-080 - Liquor License for The Spot

Approved.

Approved new liquor license to sell retail liquor by the drink including Sunday sales to The Spot at 533 S Kimbrew Ave, despite being within 200 feet of Missouri State University property.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Springfield meetings →

Zoning Changes

• unincorporated → city limits, 1 acre at West Republic Road (Not specified)
• Not specified → Not specified, 1.19 acres at East Bowman (Not specified)
• PD-13 (3rd amendment, single family residential) → PD-395, 7.64 acres at 3302 S Maryland Ave (Not specified in transcript)
• Plan Development No. 13, Third Amendment and Single Family Residential District → Plan Development No. 395, 7.64 acres at 3302 S Maryland Ave (Not specified)
• RSF (Residential Single Family) → RMX1 (Mixed Density Neighborhood Low), Multiple parcels - reduced from original 3,670 properties acres at Properties along transportation corridors citywide (amended from original broader map) (City of Springfield (city-initiated))
• Heavy Manufacturing → RMX1 (Mixed Density Neighborhood Low) at 1125 E Thoman St. (John Barrera)
• Various current classifications → Equivalent classifications under new Land Development Code at Citywide - all properties (City of Springfield)
• Various current classifications → Equivalent classifications under new Land Development Code Section 36-4.01C at 1414 N Fulbright Ave, 1431 N Ethel Ave, 729 W Elm St, 2508 E Southview St, 2550 E South View St, 6521 S Kissick Ave, 6367 S Farm Rd 175 (City of Springfield)

Top Keywords This Month

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• residential: 38 instances
• commercial: 36 instances
• density: 28 instances
• rezoning: 18 instances

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