Springfield Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 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 22% compared to August (314 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Annexation A for 2026 at 5534 West Chestnut Street and West Independence Drive

Approved.

Council Bill 2026-184, a general ordinance annexing approximately 33.54 acres located at 5534 West Chestnut Street and 5965 and 6057 West Independence Drive into the City of Springfield. Staff indicated the annexation supports an expansion of the Sports Town facility developed by Phelps/Philcrest Properties. Council bill passed.

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Postponement of preliminary plat of Horizons at the Ridge

Deferred.

Applicant requested postponement of the preliminary plat of Horizons at the Ridge, first edition, located at 1012 West Buena Vista Street, to the October 15, 2026 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Soulier.

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Conditional Use Permit 487 for ADU at 1601 East Cairo Street

Approved.

Request to approve a conditional use permit to allow an accessory dwelling unit on an RMX1 lot under 6,000 square feet (5,600 square feet). Applicant Mark McNally intends to utilize an existing building; no new construction proposed. Under the new land development code, the Planning and Zoning Commission has final approval, so this item does not go to City Council. Moved by Commissioner McClure, seconded by Commissioner Gunther.

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Rezoning Z-23-2026 at 1469 North Rogers Avenue

Approved.

Rezone from GC (General Commercial) to RMX1 (mixed density neighborhood low) at 1469 North Rogers Avenue, corner of Division and Rogers. This is an appeal of the April 26 citywide remapping; the GC zoning made the existing duplex non-conforming, and the rezoning makes it conforming. Applicant Kyle Winchell intends to rehabilitate the existing duplex. Recommended for approval to City Council. Moved by Commissioner Pauley, seconded by Commissioner Morris.

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Rezoning Z-25-2026 at South Hillcrest Avenue

Approved.

Rezone from GC (General Commercial) to LIC (Light Industrial Commercial) at 4233-4297 South Hillcrest Avenue and 4268 and 4270 South Hillcrest Avenue. Property was annexed January 2025 via consent to annexation when sanitary sewer was extended; citywide remapping translated county C2 to GC, creating non-conforming uses (office-warehouse combinations). No plans to redevelop. City stands in as applicant on these procedural changes. Recommended for approval to City Council. Moved by Commissioner Soulier, seconded by Commissioner Pauley.

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Rezoning Z-27-2026 / condition 287 at 1435 West Talmadge Street

Approved.

Rezone from RMX2 with conditional overlay district 115 to RMX3 (mixed density high) with binding site plan condition 287 at 1435 West Talmadge Street. Applicant, represented by Ricky Haas of Olson, wants to convert three of four existing vacant units into active micro-efficiency units; removes COD 115 limit of 74 dwelling units, going up to 77 units total. No intention to expand multifamily. A neighborhood meeting drew no attendees. Recommended for approval to City Council. Moved by Commissioner Pauley, seconded by Commissioner Soulier.

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Zoning Changes

• GC → RMX1 at 1469 North Rogers Avenue, corner of Division and Rogers (Kyle Winchell)
• GC → LIC at 4233-4297 South Hillcrest Avenue and 4268 and 4270 South Hillcrest Avenue
• RMX2 → RMX3 at 1435 West Talmadge Street
• RSF → RMX2, 0.51 acres at 525, 528, and 536 West Locust Street
• PD-298 → GC, 11.53 acres at 3520 East Olive Street
• CMX-1 → CMX-2, 0.44 acres at 1836, 1838, 1842, and 1844 East Bennett Street (Valiant Group)
• CMX-1 → GC, 6.18 acres at 535 West Weaver Road
• CMX-1 → RMX-2, 1.50 acres at 4285 South Kansas Avenue

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