Springfield Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Springfield held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 8 approved (89% approval rate), 1 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was up 45% compared to June (146 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Election ordinance on Plan Development 395 defeated (Council Bill 2026-144)

Denied.

Council Bill 2026-144 would have called a November 3, 2026 election on the rezoning of ~7.64 acres at 3302 South Maryland Avenue. Because Council Bill 2026-143 repealed the ordinance, the council voted no on this companion bill to be consistent with the charter; the ordinance failed.

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Rezoning at 1006 West Buena Vista Street (Z16-2026)

Approved.

Rezoning of 15.5 acres at 1006 West Buena Vista Street from Plan Development 377 to general commercial, mixed density neighborhood medium, and mixed density neighborhood high. Accompanied by a non-binding conceptual site plan. City council hearing set for August 10. Commission approved.

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Preliminary Plat for Gotts Valley (3830 East Division Street)

Approved.

Preliminary plat for Gotts Valley, a 48-acre subdivision at 3830 East Division Street, previously rezoned to Plan Development 392. Lots include several one-acre lots and Lot 2 at 14 acres. Danvers Avenue southern terminus to be gated for emergency access only (subdivision variance to remove the connection was previously denied and not appealed). Sinkholes confirmed with 25-foot buffers required; stream buffer on the northeast; detention required (no fee in lieu). Traffic improvements include signalization, right-turn lanes. A neighbor opposed, alleging the plan is a phased high-density plan (up to 512 units combined). Approved for two years; forwarded to city council August 10.

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Repeal of General Ordinance 7002 (Plan Development 395) at 3302 South Maryland Avenue

Approved.

Council Bill 2026-143 repealed General Ordinance 7002, returning approximately 7.64 acres at 3302 South Maryland Avenue from Plan Development Number 395 to its previous zoning (Plan Development Number 13, Third Amendment, and single family residential district). Repeal followed a certified referendum petition. Council Member Jensen stated he voted for the repeal to avoid $100,000+ election cost.

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Postponement of Horizons at the Ridge preliminary plat

Deferred.

Applicant requested postponement of the preliminary plat for Horizons at the Ridge, first edition, to the August 13, 2026 meeting. Commission voted to postpone.

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Rezoning on South Kansas Avenue (Z17-2026)

Approved.

Rezoning of properties at 701, 717, 731, 737, 753 and so on South Kansas Avenue from RMX-1 (mixed density neighborhood low) and RMX-2 (mixed density medium, with older conditional overlay district no. 19) to RMX-3. Proposed mixed residential development with townhomes and apartments, stepping down from single-family/two-family to the east to townhomes and apartments to the west, up to approximately 22 units per acre or larger apartment formats. A public speaker requested reducing units from 300 to 200 due to traffic concerns. Traffic study required road widening to 22 feet on the applicant's side. Forwarded to city council August 10. Commission approved.

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Acceptance of updated conceptual site plan for Z17-2026

Approved.

Commission voted to accept the amended non-binding conceptual site plan for the South Kansas Avenue rezoning, reflecting a driveway relocation south due to overhead transmission lines. Added to the staff report.

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Contract with Greater Springfield Area Sports Commission

Approved.

Special ordinance authorizing a contract with the Greater Springfield Area Sports Commission equal to 4.5% of hotel-motel tax proceeds, estimated $365,355 for FY2026-2027. Council Bill 2026-140 passed.

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

Zoning Changes

• PD-377, 15.5 acres at 1006 West Buena Vista Street, Springfield
• RMX-1 → RMX-3 at 701, 717, 731, 737, 753 South Kansas Avenue, Springfield
• PD-395 → PD-13, 7.64 acres at 3302 South Maryland Avenue
• C-2 → GC, 1 acre at 2852 West Republic Road
• R-1 → GI, 130 acres at 233 East Norton Road

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 32 instances
• residential: 21 instances
• short term rental: 13 instances
• subdivision: 12 instances
• plat: 10 instances

What to Watch

• Short term rental is new this month with 13 mentions, not present in June.
• Subdivision is new this month with 12 mentions, not present in June.
• Plat is new this month with 10 mentions, not present in June.

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