Springfield Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Springfield held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 6 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was down 34% compared to May (221 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 233 East Norton Road

Approved.

Request to rezone approximately 130 acres at 233 East Norton Road, including County R-1 (recently annexed), single family residential, and PD 165/165 amended, to GI Government Institutional. Applicant is Maranatha Village, expanding its existing campus to the north and east. No proposed conditions and no binding site plan. Commission recommended approval; forwarded to City Council July 13.

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Rezoning at 2852 West Republic Road

Approved.

Request to rezone a one-acre property at 2852 West Republic Road from County C-2 to GC General Commercial. Applicant intends to build a drive-through coffee shop; property was recently annexed on May 18. Commission recommended approval; forwarded to City Council July 13.

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Council Bill 2026-147 - 120-day data center application moratorium

Approved.

A special ordinance delaying the acceptance and processing of applications relating to the evaluation, establishment, servicing, or expansion of a data center facility for approximately 120 days, with an exception under certain circumstances, and directing the city manager to provide a report on recommended actions to address data center development. Passed unanimously by roll-call vote.

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Resolution of intent for $32M Chapter 100 IDRBs - Andy's Frozen Custard HQ (Council Bill 2026-134)

Approved.

Resolution declaring official intent to issue industrial development revenue bonds not to exceed $32 million under RSMo Section 100.010-100.200 for Andy's Frozen Custard's new headquarters campus at the northeast corner of North LeCompte Road and East Division Street. Campus is ~43,200 sq ft of office across three buildings plus a 9,600 sq ft warehouse, in two phases (Phase 1 by 2028, Phase 2 by 2033). $32M investment, retains 54 jobs, creates 16 new jobs averaging $94,766. Company requests 25-year tax abatement (90% first 10 years, then 75%, 60%, 50%) plus sales/use tax exemption on construction materials. Non-binding intent resolution; passed.

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Preliminary plat Horizons at the Ridge First Addition (item 6.3)

Deferred.

Request for preliminary plat for Horizons at the Ridge First Addition. Applicant requested postponement to the July 16, 2026 meeting; Commission approved the postponement.

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Text amendment number three to Land Development Code (Chapter 36)

Approved.

Text amendment number three to Chapter 36 of the Land Development Code, initiated by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its May 7 meeting. Corrects typos, adds clarity, and reinstates omitted sections including historic district notifications, subdivision authority, right-of-way reductions, ADU language, and reasonable accommodation policy. City of Springfield is the applicant. Commission recommended approval; forwarded to City Council July 13.

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Zoning Changes

• PD 13 → PD 395, 7.64 acres at 3302 South Maryland Avenue
• C-2 → GC, 1 acre at 2852 West Republic Road, Springfield
• R-1 → GI, approximately 130 acres at 233 East Norton Road, Springfield (Maranatha Village)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 23 instances
• residential: 15 instances
• industrial: 10 instances
• rezoning: 10 instances
• comprehensive plan: 8 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 67% from May.
• Industrial is new this month with 10 mentions, not present in May.
• Comprehensive plan is new this month with 8 mentions, not present in May.

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