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Ordinance _____, Exhibit E
Proposed amendments to Springfield Development Code Chapter 3 Land Use
Districts establishing Section 3.2-900 Agriculture—Urban Holding Area (AG)
Zoning District to implement the Urban Holding Area – Employment plan
designation and Natural Resource plan designation.
Attachment 2, Page 511 of 1045
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CHAPTER 3 LAND USE DISTRICTS
Section 3.1-100 Official Zoning Maps
Section 3.2-100 Base Zoning Districts
Section 3.2-200 Residential Zoning Districts
Section 3.2-300 Commercial Zoning Districts
Section 3.2-400 Industrial Zoning Districts
Section 3.2-500 Medical Services Zoning District
Section 3.2-600 Mixed-Use Zoning Districts.
Section 3.2-700 Public Land and Open Space Zoning District
Section 3.2-800 Quarry and Mining Operations Zoning District
Section 3.2-900 Agriculture-Urban Holding Area Zoning District
Section 3.3-100 Overlay Districts
Section 3.3-200 Drinking Water Protection Overlay District
Section 3.3-300 Willamette Greenway Overlay District
Section 3.3-400 Floodplain Overlay District
Section 3.3-500 Hillside Development Overlay District
Section 3.3-600 Reserved for Future Use
Section 3.3-700 Reserved for Future Use
Section 3.3-800 Urbanizable Fringe Overlay District
Section 3.3-900 Historic Overlay District
Section 3.3-1000 Nodal Development Overlay District
Section 3.3-1100 Hospital Support Overlay District
Section 3.4-100 Plan Districts
Section 3.4-200 Glenwood Riverfront Mixed-Use Plan District
Section 3.4-300 Booth-Kelly Mixed-Use Plan District
Section 3.5-100 Refinement Plan Policies—Opus
Exhibit E-1
Attachment 2, Page 512 of 1045
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Section 3.2-900 Agriculture—Urban Holding Area (AG) Zoning District
Subsections 3.2-905 Establishment of the AG District 3.2-910 Applicability 3.2-915 Schedule of Use Categories 3.2-920 Base Zoning Standards 3.2-930 Planning Requirements Applicable to Zoning Map Amendments
3.2-905 Establishment of the Agriculture—Urban Holding Area (AG) Zoning District
The City’s Agriculture—Urban Holding Area District (AG) is established to protect urbanizable lands designated Urban Holding Area-Employment (UHA-E) and Natural Resource (NR) in the comprehensive plan from land division and incompatible interim development. The AG regulatory measures guide and
support orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban land use to accommodate population and
urban employment inside the UGB. AG standards regulate development to maintain the land’s potential
for planned future urban development until appropriate urban facilities and services are planned or
available and annexation to Springfield can occur, as described in the Springfield Comprehensive Plan
Urbanization Element. Land designated Urban Holding Area-Employment will be annexed to the city and
rezoned from AG to an appropriate industrial or commercial zone at which time urban industrial and other
employment uses will supersede the interim rural uses permitted in the AG District.
A. The AG District implements the Urban Holding Area-Employment (UHA-E) plan designation and
Springfield Comprehensive Plan Urbanization Element policies by preserving an inventory of
suitable employment sites — including sites 20 acres and larger — to provide opportunities for economic growth and diversification. B. The AG District is applied concurrently with the UHA-E designation at the time of a Springfield
Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion and remains in effect until the land is designated and
zoned for urban employment uses through a City or owner-initiated plan or zoning amendment
process, as described in Subsection 3.2-930 Planning Requirements Applicable to Zoning Map
Amendments, and as further described in the Springfield Comprehensive Plan Urbanization
Element.
C. The AG District implements the Natural Resource (NR) plan designation on private and publicly
owned lands within the urbanizable areas to allow continuation of existing agricultural uses while
supporting transition to use and management of land to for the primary benefit of values such as
fish and wildlife habitat, soil conservation, watershed conservation, scenic resources, passive
recreational opportunities, vegetative cover, and open space.
D. The AG District is applied concurrently with the Natural Resource (NR) plan designation at the
time of a Springfield Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion, and remains in effect until the
land is designated, zoned and master-planned as described in Subsection 3.2-930 Planning
Requirements Applicable to Zoning Map Amendments, and as further described in the Springfield
Comprehensive Plan Urbanization Element.
3.2-910 Applicability
Exhibit E-2
Attachment 2, Page 513 of 1045
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The provisions of the AG District apply to urbanizable lands designated UHA-E or Natural Resource (NR)
in the comprehensive plan.
3.2-915 Schedule of Use Categories
The AG District implements Springfield Comprehensive Plan Urbanization Element policies by limiting
interim uses on urbanizable land designated Urban Holding Area – Employment to only those rural uses
that will not impede future annexation, zoning and development of the land to accommodate urban employment uses and densities to meet Springfield’s long range employment land needs. The following uses are permitted in the AG District on an interim basis when developed under the applicable provisions, restrictions and exceptions specified in this Code.
“P” = PERMITTED USE subject to the standards of this Code.
“S” = SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS subject to special locational and/or siting standards as
specified in Section 4.7-100. Note: Some uses in this category may require Site Plan Review and/or
Discretionary Use approval.
“D” = DISCRETIONARY USE subject to review and analysis under Type III procedure as required in
Section 5.9-100 at the Planning Commission or Hearings Official level.
Use Categories/Uses AG
A. Allowed Interim Uses for Lands Designated Urban Holding Area- Employment
Agricultural uses including the cultivation of tree crops, plants, orchards, pasture, flower,
berry and bush crops or the keeping, boarding, raising or breeding of livestock or poultry. P
On-site constructing and maintaining of equipment, structures and facilities used for the
activities described as farm uses. (1),(3),(4)
P
Preparation, storage, and marketing of the products or by-products raised on such land for human and animal use, or distributing food by donation to a local food bank or school or
otherwise. (1)
P
Sales/Display of Produce as specified in Subsection 4.8-125. (1),(4) S
Signs (5) P
Accessory Uses
Community Gardens P
Replacement of a lawfully existing dwelling or structure as specified in Subsection 5.8-115. (2),(3) P
Emergency Medical Hardship as specified in Section 5.10-100. (2) P
Other Commercial Services
Home Occupation within a lawfully existing dwelling and as specified in Subsection 4.7-165
(4) S
Utilities and Communication
High Impact Public Utility Facility as specified in Subsection 4.7-160 S/D
Low Impact Public Utility Facility P
(1) Where farm stands are designed and used for sale of farm crops and livestock grown on the farm operation
and does not include structures for banquets, public gatherings or public entertainment. “Farm crops and
livestock” includes both fresh or processed farm crops and livestock grown on the farm operation. (2) On parcels larger than 20 acres, replacement of a lawfully existing farm dwelling as specified in Subsection 5.8-115 shall be placed at the existing dwelling location; or at least 100 feet from the adjoining lines of property zoned EFU to minimize adverse effects on nearby farm lands outside the UGB; and in a location that
Exhibit E-3
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does not impede future development of urban employment use or extension of urban infrastructure as shown
in transportation plans, public facilities plans or master plans.
(3) Placement of new structures is subject to Water Quality Protection setbacks as specified in Subsection 4.3-115
and the Natural Resource Protection standards as specified in Subsection 4.3-117 where applicable. (4) Proposed new uses or expansions of existing uses must demonstrate that the use will not generate vehicle
trips exceeding pre-development levels. (5) Signs shall not extend over a public right of way or project beyond the property line; shall not be illuminated or capable of movement; and shall be limited to 200 square feet in area.
B. Allowed Interim Uses for Lands Designated Natural Resource (6),(7)
Continuation of normal farm practices such as grazing, plowing, planting, cultivating and
harvesting. (6) P
Wetland and/or riparian restoration and rehabilitation activities P
Vegetation management necessary to control invasive vegetation or to reduce a hazard to life or property. P
Removal of non-native vegetation, if replaced with native plant species at a density that
prevents soil erosion and encourages the future dominance of the native vegetation.
P
Maintenance of existing drainage ways, ditches, or other structures to maintain flows at
original design capacity and mitigate upstream flooding, provided that management practices
avoid sedimentation and impact to native vegetation and any spoils are be placed in uplands.
P
Waterway restoration and rehabilitation activities such as channel widening, realignment to
add meanders, bank grading, terracing, reconstruction of street crossings, or water flow improvements.
P
Emergency stream bank stabilization to remedy immediate threats to life or property.(7) P
Bioswales or similar water quality improvement projects; P
Public multi-use paths, access ways, trails, picnic areas, or interpretive and educational
displays and overlooks, including benches and outdoor furniture.
P
Utilities and Communication
High Impact Public Utility Facility as specified in Subsection 4.7-160 S/D
Low Impact Public Utility Facility D
(6) Consistent with applicable wetland or land use permits issued by Federal, State or local approving authority with jurisdiction over wetland or riparian resources, including the Water Quality Protection provisions in Subsection 4.3-115 and Section 3.3-400 Floodplain Overlay District.
(7) Federal, State or local emergency authorization may be needed for in-stream work.
3.2-920 Pre-existing and Non-conforming Uses
A. Continuance, expansion, modification or replacement of lawful uses existing on a property at the
time of the effective date of this zone are determined and permitted as otherwise specified in
Section 5.8-100 of this Code; and
B. The Applicant shall submit evidence to demonstrate that the expansion or modification: 1. will not generate vehicle trips exceeding pre-development levels; 2. will not force a significant change in accepted farm practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm
or forest use; and
3. will not significantly increase the cost of accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands
devoted to farm or forest use.
3.2-925 Standards for Interim Development
Exhibit E-4
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These regulations apply to the development of interim uses as specified in Subsection 3.2-915 and 3.2-920 in the AG District. A. Receive certification from the Lane County Sanitarian that any proposed wastewater disposal
system meets Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (D.E.Q.) standards prior to
Development Approval. B. Interim uses may not be placed on a site in a manner that would impede future development of
land designated Urban Holding Area-Employment with urban employment uses.
C. Interim uses may not be placed on a site in manner that would impede extension of
infrastructure to serve land designated Urban Holding Area-Employment from developing with
urban employment uses.
D. To demonstrate compliance with this provision, and in addition to the special provisions listed in Table A, the Applicant shall submit a Future Development Plan that: 1. Includes a brief narrative explaining the existing and proposed use of the property;
2. Indicates the proposed development footprint on a scaled plot plan of the property;
3. Limits the proposed new development footprint to ½ acre or less of the site;
4. Addresses future street connectivity as shown in the Transportation System Plan,
Regional Transportation System Plan, Local Street Network Plan, Springfield
Comprehensive Plan, applicable Refinement Plans and this Code;
5. Addresses the number and type of vehicle trips to be generated by the proposed use;
6. Addresses the applicable Natural Resources protection, Water Quality Limited Watercourses protection, Floodplain Overlay Development Standards, and Drinking Water Protection Overlay Development Standards of this Code. E. Development shall utilize the following base zone development standards:
Minimum Lot/Parcel Sizes
A 50-acre minimum lot/parcel size is applied to lots/parcels 50 acres
or larger. A 20-acre minimum lot/parcel size is applied to lots/parcels
less than 50 acres in size. Lots/parcels less than 20 acres in size may
not be further divided. (1)
Main Building Height 35 feet
Accessory Building Height 35 feet (2)
Building/structure Setbacks:
UHA-E designated parcels 20
acres and larger
20 feet from State, County, City roads, streets and local access roads.
At least 100 feet from the adjoining lines of property zoned EFU;
and in a location that does not impede future development of urban
employment use or extension of urban infrastructure as shown in
transportation plans, public facilities plans or master plans.
Exhibit E-5
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Building/structure Setbacks:
UHA-E designated parcels
smaller than 20 acres
20 feet from State, County, City roads, streets and local access roads.
10 feet from other property lines.
Minimum Lot/Parcel Frontage None
Minimum Lot/Parcel Depth None
(1) Exemption: Land divisions that create lots/parcels for the purpose of establishing a Natural
Resource or Public/Semi-Public Parks and Open Space designation within the floodway, wetland or
riparian resource portions of the site may create lots/parcels less than 20 acres within the Natural
Resource or Public/Semi-Public Parks and Open Space designation portion of the parent lot/parcel. (2) Water tanks, silos, granaries, barns and similar accessory structures or necessary mechanical
appurtenances may exceed the minimum height standard.
3.2-930 Planning Requirements Applicable to Zoning Map Amendments
In addition to the standards, procedures and review criteria in Section 5.22-100 applicable to
Zoning Map Amendments, Table 1 provides an overview of the planning procedures required prior
to rezoning land from Agriculture - Urban Holding Area (AG) to urban employment zoning designations (e.g. Employment, Employment Mixed Use, Campus Industrial, or Industrial). Table 1 shows both City and Owner-initiated planning processes.
Table 1. Pre-Development Approval Process Steps – Urban Holding Areas
City-initiated Planning Process Owner-initiated Planning Process
1. City prepares Plan Amendment to address all
applicable Statewide Planning Goals (e.g. amended
or new refinement plan or district plan), Metro Plan
and Springfield Comprehensive Plan policies and
Springfield Development Code standards.
1. Applicant submits request to City to initiate
amendments to the Transportation System Plan
and Public Facilities and Services Plan, and other
city actions that may be required prior to plan
amendment approval.
2. City and Lane County approve Plan Amendment to amend Metro Plan and Springfield Comprehensive
Plan. UHA-E designation is replaced with employment
plan designations (e.g. Employment, Employment
Mixed Use, Campus Industrial, or Industrial).
AG zoning remains in effect until Master Plan and
new zoning are approved.
2. Applicant prepares and submits Plan Amendment application to address all
applicable Statewide Planning Goals, Metro
Plan and Springfield Comprehensive Plan
policies, and Springfield Development Code
standards. Applicant proposes employment
plan designations (e.g. Employment,
Employment Mixed Use, Campus Industrial, or
Industrial).
3. City prepares and approves Zoning Map
Amendment to apply new zoning districts (e.g.
Industrial, Campus Industrial, Employment Mixed Use,
or Employment). Land is planned and zoned and
eligible for annexation.
3. City and Lane County approve Plan
Amendment to amend Metro Plan and
Springfield Comprehensive Plan. UHA-E
designation is replaced with employment plan
designations (e.g. Employment, Employment
Mixed Use, Campus Industrial, or Industrial).
AG zoning remains in effect until Master Plan
and new zoning are approved.
Exhibit E-6
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4. Applicant prepares and submits Preliminary Master
Plan and annexation applications with demonstration of key urban service provision.
4. Applicant prepares and submits Preliminary
Master Plan, proposed zoning and demonstration of key urban services provision. Applicant submits annexation application.
5. City approves Master Plan and annexation.
5. City approves Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment and annexation.
6. Applicant submits Site Plan, Subdivision and other
applicable development applications.
6. Applicant submits Site Plan, Subdivision etc.
development applications.
Table 5: Pre-Development Approval Process Steps – Urban Holding Areas
Exhibit E-7
Attachment 2, Page 518 of 1045