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ORDINANCE NO. 6466 (GENERAL)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE TO CORRECT MINOR
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS IN ORDINANCE 6443, ADOPTING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Springfield City Council adopted the Springfield Development Code (SDC) on May 5, 1986,
and has subsequently adopted amendments thereto by ordinance;
WHEREAS, Springfield City Council adopted a significant update to the Springfield Development Code
by Ordinance 6443 on May 16, 2022, for the purpose of resolving internal inconsistencies and outdated
code provisions while implementing existing goals and policies in the Metro Plan and Springfield 2030
Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS, Ordinance 6443 included some unintentional omissions, inaccurate references, and errors,
which require adoption of amendments to correct the Springfield Development Code;
WHEREAS, the Springfield and Lane County Planning Commissions conducted a joint public hearing
on the Springfield Development Code amendments on August 1, 2023, and forwarded
recommendations to the Springfield City Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners to approve
the proposed amendments;
WHEREAS, the Springfield City Council held a joint public hearing with the Lane County Board of
Commissioners on these amendments on November 6, 2023, and is now ready to act based upon the
above recommendations and evidence and testimony already in the record and the evidence and
testimony presented at the joint elected officials' public hearing;
WHEREAS, timely and sufficient notice of the public hearings have been provided according to SDC
5.1.615 and OAR 660-018-0020; and
WHEREAS, substantial evidence exists within the record to demonstrate that the Springfield
Development Code amendments meet the requirements of the Springfield Comprehensive Plan, Metro
Plan, Springfield Development Code, Lane Code, and applicable state and local law as described in the
findings attached as Exhibit B,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Springfield Development Code is amended as provided in Exhibit A, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The findings set forth in Exhibit B are adopted as findings in support of this
Ordinance.
Section 3. Construction of Ordinance. In amending the Springfield Development Code, it is
not the intent of the City of Springfield to create new land use regulations that give rise to Ballot
Measure 49 claims or similar claims. In the event that a land use regulation amended as described
herein is capable of two interpretations, one which may give rise to a claim for compensation pursuant
to ORS 195.300 to 195.336 or similar claims, and one which does not, the land use regulation must be
interpreted in a way that does not give rise to said claim.
Section 4. Savings Clause. Except as specifically amended herein, the Springfield
Development Code will continue in full force and effect. The prior code and land use regulations
repealed or amended by this Ordinance remain in full force and effect to authorize prosecution of
persons in violation thereof prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 5. Severability Clause. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereof.
Section 6. Effective Date. The effective date of this Ordinance is as provided in the Chapter
IX of the Springfield Charter and Section 2.110 of the Springfield Municipal Code, 30 days from the
date of passage by the Council and approval by the Mayor; or upon the date that an ordinance is
enacted by the Lane County Board of Commissioners approving the same amendments as described in
Section 1 of this Ordinance; or upon acknowledgment of this ordinance under ORS 197.625; whichever
occurs last.
ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this 20 day of November , 2023,
by a vote of 5 for and 0 against. (1 Absent- Blackwell)
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this 20th day of November , 2023.
Mayor
ATTEST:
REVIEWED&APPROVED
AS TO FORM
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DATE: 11/20/2023
City Recorder SPRINGFIELD CITY ATTORNEYS OFFICE
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit A, Page 1 of 20
Legislative Version of Amendments to the
Springfield Development Code to Correct Errors and Provide Clarification
AMENDMENTS
Various Sections of the Springfield Development Code (SDC) are amended to correct errors
and provide clarification. The proposed amendments are shown in legislative format (deleted
text with strike thr,� Ye font and new text with double underline red font). For ease of review,
this legislative format does not show where code language was moved from one place to
another. Commentary is shown in parole italics font, preceding the text to which it is referring.
COMMENTARY: This change is to clarify this section.
3.2.225 Lot Coverage and Impervious Surface Standards.
(A) Lot Coverage and the acne ant of Impervious s urface, may not exceed the standards
listed in SDC 3.2.225. Stormwater treatment facilities required under SDC 4.3.110 or
other development standards may result in less impervious surface area than these
maximums.
COMMENTARY: Correct the sentence to remove typographical error and clarify that a garage
can also be off street parking,
3.2.255 Triplex and Fourplex.
(C) Garages and Off-Street Parking Areas. Garages and off-street parking areas must not
be located between a building and a public street (other than an alley), except in
compliance with the standards in subsections (C)(1) and (2) below.
(1) The garage of or other off-street parking area is separated from the street
property line by a dwelling; or
(2) The combined width of all garages and outdoor on-site parking and maneuvering
areas does not exceed a total of 50 percent of the street frontage.
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Exhibit A, Page 2 of 20
COMMENTARY: Provide correct reference, Existing SDC section is incorrectloutdated,
3.2.275 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
(D) Review. An accessory dwelling unit is reviewed under Type 1 procedure except in some
cases in the Historic Overlay District or except as provided in SDC 3-.2.275,1F1, nnA Qnf,
3-.2.2751H1131 3.2.275 Q (3) when the accessory dwelling unit is reviewed under a Type
2 procedure.
COMMENTARY: Existing SDC section is incorrectloutdated and not necessary. Removed for
clarification,
(G) Design Standards. An accessory dwelling unit within or attached to the main dwelling
must either match the primary dwelling or meet the alternative standards. A newly
constructed detached accessory dwelling unit must match the primary dwelling, meet
clear and objective standards, or meet the alternative standards. Conversion of a
I
structure pe—ift u ednde,SDG 4-7- -. r11-1 kA, ',I
to an accessory dwelling unit is not required
to meet the design standards and may be approved under a Type 1 procedure; however,
exterior alterations such as those necessary to meet building codes must meet relevant
design standards below (match primary dwelling or meet clear and objective standards).
COMMENTARY: Table 3,2,320 for Permitted Uses, under the 'Industrial"heading, for the use
of"Manufacturing or assembly of goods or products to be sold on premises"the applicable code
standard reference should be SDC 4,7175,
SDC 3.2.300 — Commercial Districts. Table 3.2.320 Permitted Uses
Applicable
Land Use NC cc MRC GO code
standards
Industrial
Manufacture or assembly of SDC
goods or products to be sold N P* N N
on premises 4.7.175
Warehouse and Wholesale SDC
P*
Sales N N N
4.7.175
COMMENTARY: Table 3,2,320 for Permitted Uses, Instead of deleting this reference, it should
be changed to "SDC 4,7,320"instead, This applicable code standard is only applicable to the
CO land use district,
3.2.320 Permitted Uses.
Other
Secondary Use (as defined) P D D p* SDC 4--7.
4.7.320
Permitted subject to cited code standards.
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Exhibit A, Page 3 of 20
COMMENTARY: ,ADC 3,2,325(B)(3)(a)ffl(A) for building setbacks needs to be modified, The
current code setback requirement is 10 feet for all setbacks (front, side, rear, etcj. In the code
prior to the comprehensive update in 2022, this 10-foot setback requirement was only applicable
to "front, street side yead, and through lot rear yard"setbacks. Also, language was left out for
"interior side, rear yard setbacks when abutting residential or CI Districts", these setbacks
should be 10 feet, This change will allow the previous zero setback for side and rear yards,
3.2.325 Development Standards.
(B) Setbacks.
(1) Setbacks provide separation between commercial and non-commercial uses for fire
protection/security, building maintenance, sunlight and air circulation, noise buffering, and
visual separation. All developments must meet applicable fire and building code standards,
which may require greater setbacks than those listed in this section (e.g., for combustible
materials, etc.).
(2) Required setbacks are measured from the special street setback in SDC 4.2.105(N),
where applicable.
(3) The following setback standards apply to all structures, except as otherwise provided by
this section.
(a) Front, Street Side Yard, and Through Lot Rear Building Setback.
(i) All commercial districts (NC, CC, MRC, and GO).
A. The minimum building setback is 10 feet.
(b) Interior Side, Rear Yard Buildip- Setback.
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(i) All commercial districts (NC, CC, MRC, and GO
A. The building-setback is zero, except when abutting residential or Cl
district, the buildina setback is 10 feet.
LQ Parking, Driveway, or Outdoor Storage Setback.
(i) Neighborhood Commercial. The minimum yard setback for parking, driveway,
or outdoor storage is 7 feet from any property line.
(i i) Other commercial districts (CC, MRC, and GO). The minimum yard setback for
parking, driveway, or outdoor storage is 5 feet from any property line.
(dG) Setback Exceptions.
(i) There are no setbacks required for buildings in the Downtown Exception Area.
(ii) Architectural extensions may extend into any 5-foot or larger setback by no
more than 2 feet.
Table 3.2.325(B) summarizes the above setback standards.
Table 3.2.325(B) Setback Standards
Development Standard NC CC M RC GO_
Front, Street Side Yard, and TDLQu_q=h Lot Rear
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit A, Page 4 of 20
Buildina Setback 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet
Setback for parking, driveway, or outdoor 7 feet 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet
storage
Interior Side, Rear Year Setbacks
Buildina setback 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet
Setback for parking, driveway, or outdoor 7 feet 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet
storage
Interior Side, Rear Year Setbacks when abutting resid ntial or CI district
Buildina setback 10 feet � 10 feet � 10 feet � 10 feet_
COMMENTARY: Existing SDC reference is incorrect,, removed for clarification. Provide correct
zoning district at the end of the table,
3.2.420 Permitted Uses.
Other
*Secondary Use (as defined) P D D D S4D-G
*Accessory Use (as defined) P P P P SDIG
Permitted subject to cited code standards; In the SHMI District, the standard is found in
SDC 3.2.425(A)(1).
COMMENTARY: The Campus Industrial Code was inadvertently left out of the Development
Code Update ordinance in 2022, The City Attorney's Office deemed the oversight a scriveners
error that was not intended to repeal the CI provisions (see the editor's note in the existing
online code), but recommends re-adopting these sections, to remove any doubt as to their
effectiveness.
There are some changes that were not presented to the Planning Commission being shown for
consistency with other changes and references, otherwise this is the same code language that
is currently published as part of the development code,
3.2.430 Cl District—Operational Performance Standards
The operational performance standards listed below apply to all uses permitted within the Cl
District. For permitted light industrial manufacturing uses, compliance with these operational
performance standards shall be the determining factor. In all other cases, the use lists in SDC
3.2.420 are the determining factor.
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Exhibit A, Page 5 of 20
(A) All manufacturing operations shall be entirely enclosed within a building.
EXCEPTION: The Director may allow an outdoor utility yard to store tanks containing
gases and/or fluids that are essential to the operation of the permitted use that cannot
otherwise be contained in an enclosed building for fire and life safety reasons, as
determined by the Fire Marshall. The utility yard shall be screened from public view by a
masonry or decorative concrete wall at least 8 feet in height that is an extension of the
building, complements the fagade of the building and meets the setback requirements
specified in SDC 3.2.425.
(B) All applicable on-site design standards specified in SDC 3.2.450 shall be met
(C) The storage of raw materials and/or finished products shall occur entirely within enclosed
buildings. The parking of trucks necessary for the operation of the facility shall also occur
within enclosed buildings, unless permitted as specified in SDC 4.6.125 and SDC
3.2.450(C).
(D) Office and commercial uses shall not primarily serve the public.
(E) The movement of heavy equipment on or off the site shall not be permitted.
EXCEPTION: Truck deliveries and shipments are permitted;
(F) Proposed uses not listed as permitted uses in SDC 3.4.420 are not be permitted.
(G) Proposed uses shall also comply with the additional operational performance standards
listed below. The intent is not to specifically deny a use, but ensure compliance with
applicable local, State, and Federal regulations. Compliance with these operational
performance standards are the continuing obligation of the property owner. Failure to
comply with these operational performance standards shall be a violation of this Code
and/or Chapter 5 of the Springfield Municipal Code, 1997.
(1) Air pollution. Air pollution includes, but is not limited to, emission of smoke, dust,
fumes, vapors, odors, and gases. Air pollution shall not be discernable at the
property line by a human observer relying on a person's senses without the aid of
a device. The applicant shall obtain and maintain all applicable licenses and
permits from the appropriate local, State, and Federal agencies.
EXCEPTION: Water vapor or other benign plumes from processes or pollution
control equipment shall not be considered air pollution.
(2) Fire and explosive hazards. All activities involving the use, storage and/or
disposal of flammable or explosive materials shall comply with the Uniform Fire
Code as most recently adopted by the City.
(3) Glare.
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Exhibit A, Page 6 of 20
(a) Glare resulting from exterior lighting, excluding low-intensity pedestrian-
level lighting, shall be controlled by deflecting light away from abutting
uses and from public rights-of-way as specified in SDC 4.5.100.
(b) Glare resulting from an industrial operation including welding or laser
cutting shall not be visible from the outside of the building.
(4) Groundwater Protection. Proposed development utilizing hazardous materials
that may impact groundwater quality shall be as specified in SDC 3.3.200.
(5) Hazardous Waste. Proposed development shall not utilize or produce hazardous
waste unless permitted as specified in Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 340-
102-0010 through 340-102-0065 or any applicable Federal regulation.
(6) Noise. These standards apply to noise generated by any machinery or
equipment on the development site. The maximum permitted noise levels in
decibels across lot/parcel lines and district boundaries shall be as specified in
OAR 340-035-0035, Noise Control Standards for Industry and Commerce.
EXCEPTION: Excluded from these noise standards are background traffic on
State highways and public streets and occasional sounds generated by
temporary construction activities, truck deliveries, warning devices, or other
similar temporary situations.
(7) Radiation. There are various sources of radiation, including, but not limited to
ionizing radiation, electromagnetic radiation, and radiation from sonic, ultrasonic,
or infrasonic waves. Uses that involve radiation shall comply with the regulations
in OAR 333-100-0001 through 333-100-0080 and any applicable Federal
regulation.
(8) Vibration. No use, other than a temporary construction operation, shall be
operated in a manner that causes ground vibration that can be measured at the
property line. Ground-transmitted vibration shall be measured with a
seismograph or a complement of instruments capable of recording vibration
displacement, particle velocity, or acceleration and frequency simultaneously in 3
mutually perpendicular directions.
(H) Warehousing is permitted only as a secondary use in the following circumstances:
(1) For the storage and regional wholesale distribution of products manufactured in
the Cl District;
(2) For products used in testing, design, technical training or experimental product
research and development in the Cl District; and/or
(3) In conjunction with permitted office-commercial uses in the Cl District.
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Exhibit A, Page 7 of 20
(4) The secondary use status of warehousing is typically determined by a square
footage standard which is less than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the
primary use. In the Cl District, the number of employees at the time of occupancy
may also be used to determine secondary use standards status. In this case, the
primary use must have 20 or more employees and the warehousing use must
have fewer employees than the primary use. If the employee standard is met, the
warehousing use may have more square footage than the primary use.
3.2.435 CI District—Monitoring Uses
A. Cl District uses shall be monitored by implementing a Pre-certification process. The
purpose of Pre-certification is to determine whether a proposed use us, in fact, a
permitted use within the Cl District. Pre-certification applies to all new uses and any
change of use in the Cl District.
B. The Director shall review the proposed use prior to the submittal of a development
application or in some cases, a building permit. The Director shall consider both the
permitted uses and the operational performance standards specified in SDC 3.2.415 and
SDC 3.2.425. If the Director does not approve the Pre-certification, the applicant may
submit a request in writing to the Director to make a determination that the proposed use
is similar to a permitted use. If the Director cannot make a determination that the
proposed use is similar to a permitted use, the applicant may apply for an Interpretation
as specified in SDC 5.11.100. After Pre-certification by the Director, the form will be kept
on file in the Development and Public Works Department to be used for continued
compliance with SDC 3.2.420.
3.2.440 CI District—Status of Existing Uses
Unless existing uses are on the prohibited use list specified in SDC 3.2.420 after July 6, 2004,
existing uses have status as specified below. The intent is that the existing uses do not become
non-conforming uses.
(A) Corporate headquarters that are located outside of a business park including, Pacific
Source, Symantec, and Holt International are permitted primary uses. If these uses own or
have options on adjacent property for future expansion, they may expand without the need
to be located within a business park.
(B) Large-scale light industrial manufacturing buildings may be reused for permitted
office/commercial uses as long as these uses do not exceed 50 percent of the gross floor
area of the building. In addition, warehousing may occur as specified in SDC 3.2.420.
EXCEPTION: For SONY, reuse may include any permitted use in the Cl District. If no
large- or medium-scale light industrial manufacturing use is proposed, conversion to a
business park is permitted. The SONY site may also use the excess facility capacity as a
private utility to serve other properties in the vicinity.
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Exhibit A, Page 8 of 20
(C) Stand-alone day care centers that primarily serve Cl District businesses are a permitted
secondary use.
(D) Permitted stand alone office/commercial uses outside of business parks are a permitted
primary use.
(E) Significant Goal 5 historic resources, including the Brabham farm, the Koppe farm, and the
Rice farm, may continue as a residential use or as any permitted commercial use. Any
external modifications to these structures shall be as specified in SDC 3.3.900.
3.2.445 Cl District—Conceptual Development Plans and Master Plans
A Conceptual Development Plan is required for all new Cl Districts over 50 acres in size
approved after July 6, 2004, unless a Site Plan or Master Plan is proposed for the entire Cl
District. A Master Plan may be submitted when phased developments exceeding 3 years in
duration are proposed. A Master Plan shall comply with any applicable approved Conceptual
Development Plan or upon approval of a Master Plan or Site Plan for the entire Cl District, the
Master Plan or Site Plan may supplant and take precedence over an approved Conceptual
Development Plan. Master Plan approval for a Cl District site shall be as specified in SDC
5.13.100.
3.2.450 Cl District—Design Standards
In the Cl District, new buildings; expansions of, or additions to existing buildings; or
improvements to existing fagades that require a building permit shall provide architectural
designs that encourage flexibility and innovation in site planning by complying with the following
on-site design standards:
(A) Building Exteriors. In order to break up vast expansions of single element building
elevations applicable to both length and height, building design shall include a combination
of architectural elements and features, including, but not limited to: offsets, windows,
entrances, and roof treatments.
(1) Offsets. Offsets shall occur at a minimum of every 100 feet of lineal building wall
by providing recesses or extensions with a minimum depth of 4 feet.
EXCEPTION: Variations in building wall materials, including, but not limited to:
wood siding, brick, stucco, textured concrete block, tile, glass, stone, or other
suitable materials may be used instead of offsets.
The Director, in consultation with the Building Official, may approve other suitable
materials without the need for a Variance. Smooth-faced concrete panels or
prefabricated steel panels may also be used as accents, but shall not dominate
the building exterior. Exterior colors for buildings and fences shall be subdued or
earth tones.
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Exhibit A, Page 9 of 20
(2) Windows. Ground floor windows are required for all office and commercial uses,
including those office and commercial uses that are contained within light
industrial manufacturing uses. Ground floor windows for the remainder of a light
industrial building are optional. All elevations of office and commercial buildings
abutting any street shall provide at least 50 percent of their length (e.g., a 100-
foot-wide building fagade shall have a total of at least 50 linear feet of windows)
and at least 25 percent of the ground floor wall area as windows and/or doors
that allow views into lobbies, merchandise displays, or work areas. On corner
lots/parcels this provision applies to both elevations. Where upper story windows
are proposed, either awnings, canopies, or other similar treatments shall be
required for ground floor windows or variations in window materials, trim, paint or
ornamentation may be used.
EXCEPTIONS:
(a) A mural, that does not include any advertising, may be used to meet 50
percent of the ground floor window standard specified in Subsection 2.,
above. Murals are regulated under Chapter 8.234 of the Springfield
Municipal Code, 1997.
(b) Building elevations adjacent to alleys or vehicle accessways used
primarily for servicing and deliveries are exempt from this standard
(3) Entrances. To the greatest extent practicable, all new buildings in the Cl District
shall be oriented toward both exterior and internal streets.
(a) The primary entrance to all buildings in the Cl District shall be visible from
the street; and
(b) A weather-protected area, including, but not limited to: awnings or
canopies, at least 6 feet wide, shall be provided at all public entrances.
(4) Roof Treatments. The following roof treatments are required.
(a) Sloped roofs and multiple roof elements shall be the primary methods for
roof treatment. Variations within one architectural style; visible roof lines
and roofs that project over the exterior wall of a building enough to cast a
shadow on the ground and architectural methods used to conceal flat roof
tops may also be used. Mansard style roofs shall not be permitted. If
building wall offsets are used, offsets or breaks in roof elevation with a
minimum of 3 feet or more in height may be used for every 100 feet of
lineal building wall.
(b) The architectural design of the building roof shall also incorporate
features which screen all heating, ventilation and air conditioning units
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from adjacent R-1 and R-2 properties and the street. Mechanical
equipment shall also be buffered so that noise emissions do not exceed
the standards specified in SDC 3.2.430(G)(6). The City may require a
noise study certified by a licensed acoustical engineer for compliance
verification.
(B) Landscaping. The following landscaping standards are in addition to standards specified in
SDC 4.4.105:
(1) A minimum of 35 percent of each development area shall be landscaped open
space.
(2) Plants shall be sized to attain 90 percent coverage of required landscape areas
(excluding tree canopies), within 3 years of installation. Plantings of native
species and plant communities shall achieve 90 percent coverage within 5
years of installation.
(3) At least 10 percent of the interior of a parking lot having 20 or more parking
spaces shall be landscaped. This standard is in addition to any landscaping
setbacks required in SDC 3.2.425.
(4) Natural assets identified in the Gateway Refinement Plan, any other applicable
refinement plan or elsewhere in this Code shall be included in the site design and
protected. Where protection of these natural assets prevents the development of
the site consistent with this Code, the functional equivalent of the natural assts
may be substituted as may be allowed by the City.
(C) Screening. Screening shall be as specified in SDC 4.4.110. In addition, truck parking for
vehicles necessary for the operation of the facility shall be screened by a masonry or
concrete wall that is an extension of the building and complements the fagade of the
building. The wall shall have a minimum height of 8 feet. The wall shall totally conceal
trucks from public view and shall meet the setback requirement specified in SDC 3.2.425.
EXCEPTION: The Director may consider proposed truck parking that is enclosed by
buildings and complies with SDC 4.6.125.
(D) Pedestrian Walkways and River Access
(1) Walkways from a sidewalk to building entrances. A continuous pedestrian
walkway shall be provided from the primary frontage sidewalk for pedestrians to
access building entrances.
(2) Walkways from parking lots to building entrances. Internal pedestrian walkways
shall be developed for persons who need access to the buildings from the
parking lots. The walkways shall be located within the parking lots and designed
to provide access from the parking lots to the entrances of the buildings. The
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walkways shall be distinguished from the parking and driving areas by use of any
of the following material: special pavers, brick, raised elevation, scored concrete
or other materials as approved by the Director.
(3) In the Gateway Cl District, access to the McKenzie River, both for pedestrians
and bicycles, shall be addressed in the site design, where specified in the
applicable refinement plan or Springfield Transportation System Plan.
(E) Transit Stations and Stops. When required, transit stations and stops shall conform to
the standards of the Lane Transit District.
3.2.455 Business/Industrial Parks
(A) Development plans submitted as part of a Business/Industrial Park Site Plan Review
application shall be prepared by a design team comprised of a project architect,
engineer, and landscape architect, 1 of whom shall serve as the project coordinator. The
design team shall certify that building, elevation, site, and landscape plans submitted in
connection with the Site Plan Review application comply with the on-site design
standards specified in SDC 3.2.450 and any other applicable Cl District provisions.
(B) Subdivisions in the LMI District shall conform to Industrial Park standards
(1) Development plans submitted as part of an Industrial Park Site Plan Review
application shall be prepared by a design team comprised of a project architect,
engineer, and landscape architect, one of whom shall serve as coordinator. The
design team shall certify that building, site, and landscape plans submitted in
connection with the Site Plan Review and Building Permit applications comply
with applicable SDC provisions and conditions of approval.
(2) Buildings and uses within an Industrial Park shall be approved as specified in the
criteria specified below:
(a) The proposed development is of general design character, (including, but
not limited to: anticipated building design, type, location, setback, bulk,
height, signage, and distribution of landscaped area, parking, streets and
access) which will not create problems for the appropriate development of
neighboring properties.
(b) The proposed development will create an attractive, safe, efficient, and
stable internal environment.
(C) Proposed buildings, streets and other uses will be designed and sited to ensure
preservation of significant on-site vegetation, topographic features, and other unique or
worthwhile natural features, and to prevent soil erosion or flood hazard.
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COMMENTARY: Existing SDC references are incorrect;removed for clarification and corrected.
Removed refence to Maximum Shade Point as the section is no longer in the development
code. Provide correct reference to Zoning Code District following previous code change,
3.2.615 Base Zone Mixed-Use Development Standards.
The following base zone mixed-use development standards are established.
Development MUC MUE MUR
Standard
Minimum Area 6,000 square feet 10,000 square See SDC 3.2.215
feet
Minimum Street 40 feet 75 feet See SDC 3.2.215
Frontage(l)
Maximum Lot/Parcel Lot/parcel coverage standards in the 45%
Coverage MUC and MUE Districts are limited
only by standards (including, but not
limited to: parking, landscaping)
specified in SDC 4.4.105 and 4.6.100.
Generally, there is no maximum
lot/parcel coverage standard.
Minimum Landscaping Minimum requirements defined by standards in other
sections of this code.
Landscaped Setbacks(2), (3), (4) and (5)
Front, Street Side Yard, and Through Lot/Parcel Rear Yard
Building Setback None 10 feet S e e S D C
3.2.220
Parking, driveway, and 5 feet 5 feet See SDC
outdoor storage setback 3.2.220
Interior Side, Rear Yard Setbacks when Abutting Residential or Cl Districts
Building Setback 10 feet 10 feet S e e S D C
3.2.220
Parking, Driveway, 5 feet 5 feet See SDC
Outdoor Storage 3.2.220
Setback
Maximum Building Height(6)
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abutting residential
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t4e-nerthern letipaf-G line
When abutting an No greater than that permitted in the See SDC
LDRR-1, MDRR-2, or or MIDiRL-R-2 Districts for a 3.2.230
MUR District tG449 distance of 50 feet from the abutting=&
, — ,.+k
I +- L, - -
1 1, R-2, or MUR District.
COMMENTARY: Modify existing language for clarification,
3.3.810 Applicability.
(B) EXCEPTIONS:
(2) The U F-1 0 Overlay District will cease to apply to a property upon
annexation to the City.
COMMENTARY: Existing language is incorrectloutdated. Revised for clarification,
3.3.820 Review.
(A) The siting of single-unit dwelling detached, d4ples-e& duplexes and accessory
dwelling units in the OF-10 Overlay District that require a Future Development
Plan as specified in SDC 5.12.120(E) shall be is reviewed under Type 1
procedure.
COMMENTARY: The term "bed and breakfast" was removed from the code with the 2022
development code update project, The term was replaced with "Short Term Rental", This
reference was missed and is being revised for clarification,
3.3.935 Schedule of Use Categories.
(B) The Washburne Historic Landmark District. To encourage investment in the
historic restoration of existing homes, limited small-scale businesses shall be
considered in residential districts. These businesses may operate out of a home,
provided that the residential character of the neighborhood and the integrity of
the Historic Landmark Site or Structure is not substantially altered. Therefore, in
addition to uses permitted in the underlying residential district, the following
additional uses may be permitted subject to the Specific Development standards
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit A, Page 14 of 20
of subsection (C), below and the provisions, additional restrictions and
exceptions specified in SDC 3.3.900-3.3.950.
(4) 1 Short Term Rental.
COMMENTARY: Correct the sentences to remove typographical errors. The 32 feet in SDC
4,2,120(2)(b) should read 30 feet to match the number in Table 4,2,2 below and the driveway
separation in the Industrial district should read 18'instead of Fin the table,
4.2.120 Site Access and Driveway Standards.
(A) Site Access and Driveways—General.
(2) Single-unit detached dwellings and middle housing with frontage on a
local street may have 2 or more driveway accesses from the local street
as follows:
(a) One driveway access that meets the standards in SDC Tables
4.2.2 through 4.2.5 is permitted per dwelling unit, including
accessory dwelling units. These driveway accesses may be
combined or consolidated.
(b) The lot or parcel may have 1 additional driveway serving an
accessory structure, rear yard, or side yard that meets the
standards in SDC Tables 4.2.2 through 4.2.5. The total driveway
width across any frontage with 2 or more driveways must not
exceed 4230 feet.
Table 4.2.2
Driveway Design Specifications
Transition Driveway Paving
Land Use Driveway Width Width Separation Distance
(2)(3)
12' minimum if serving 1 dwelling 1' minimum
unit; 18' minimum if serving 2 or between
Single unit more dwelling units outside edge 18'from
dwellings, duplexes 3'required of transitions property line
and middle housing 30'maximum or 50% property minimum
frontage maximum, whichever is No maximum
less
Land Use 2-Way Transition Driveway
1-Way Driveway Width Throat Depth Paving
Driveway Width Width (1) Distance(2)
Multiple Unit 12'min. 24'min. 5' min. 18'min.
Housing and Entire length
Manufactured 18'max. 35'max. 8' max. No max. of driveway
Dwellin Parks g
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit A, Page 15 of 20
Commercial/Public 12'min. 24'min. 8' min. 18'min. Entire length
Land 18'max. 35'max. No max. No max. of driveway
Up to
12'min. 24'min. 8' min. 18'min. employee or
Industrial customer
18'max. 35'max. No max. No max. parking area
at minimum
COMMENTARY: Existing citation is Incorrect/outdated, Revised for clarification. Section
4,3,110(6) — Identification of Water Quality Limited Watercourses and(7) Protection of Riparian
Area Functions was moved to 4,3,115(B) and(C) respectively with the Springfield Post-
Construction Stormwater Requirements Update project, Therefore, the correct reference is
4,3,115(C),
4.3.115 Water Quality Protection.
(A) When addressing criterion (E) as specified in SDC 5.12.125, for Land Divisions,
and SDC 5.17.125 for Site Plan Review to protect riparian areas along
watercourses shown on the Water Quality Limited Watercourses (WQLW) Map,
the following riparian area boundaries must be utilized-
(2) Along all watercourses shown on the WQLW Map with average annual
stream flow less than 1,000 CFS the riparian area boundary is 50 feet
landward from the top of the bank. Existing native vegetative ground cover
and trees must be preserved, conserved, and maintained both between
the ordinary low water line and the top of bank and 50 feet landward from
the top of bank.
(a) For all watercourses subject to SDC 4.3.115(A)(2), other than the
Mill Race or Cedar Creek, the 50-foot riparian area standard may
be reduced to 35 feet, provided an equivalent amount and function
of pervious land is established elsewhere on the property that
utilizes water quality measures including, but not limited to:
wetlands; bioswales; and additional trees, especially in parking
areas, exclusive of otherwise required water quality measures and
landscape areas. The applicant has the burden of proof to
demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Director, equivalency in
relation to both the amount of pervious land (as specified above)
and riparian area function (as specified in SDC 4-3444(G)
4.3.115(Q).
(C) For protection of water quality and protection of riparian area functions as
specified in SDC 44.444 , the following standards apply-
COMMENTARY: Existing citation is Incorrect/outdated; removed for clarification,
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit A, Page 16 of 20
4.4.115 Fences.
(A) General. Fences must not exceed the height standards in Table 4.4.1 and must
be located as provided in this SDC 4.4.115. In mixed use districts or any land
use district not specified in Table 4.4.1, the applicable fence standards in Table
4.4.1 must be determined based on the primary use in the development area,
unless another standard is specified elsewhere in this code.
(1) Fence height is measured from the average height of the grade adjacent
to where the fence is to be located. If a fence is to be constructed on top
of a berm, the height is measured from the top of the berm.
(2) Fences must be permitted as specified in the screening standards in SDC
4.4.110. Where permitted in the commercial, industrial, mixed use
employment and the PLO Districts, outdoor storage of materials must be
screened by a 100 percent sight obscuring fence when abutting residential
districts along common property lines. Partial screening along rights-of-
way and non-residential districts may be permitted when necessary for
security reasons.
(B) Review Procedure.
(1) A construction permit is required for fences over 6 feet in
height, in addition to any other permits or approvals required
by this code.
(2) Fences within the Willamette Greenway Setback area are
reviewed under Discretionary Use procedure for fences as
specified in SDC 5.9.120 and ®c required in enr � � 00r
COMMENTARY: Existing citation is incorrect/butdated; revised to be consistent with ,HOC
3.2.415(E) Warehouse and Wholesale gales.
4.7.245 Warehouse r^�^;'' A*';' and Wholesale Sales.
COMMENTARY: Existing citation is incorrect. Revised for clarification to read 0.2 rather than 2
foot-candles.
4.7.380 Multiple Unit Housing (Clear and Objective Standards).
(C) Development Standards for Multiple Unit Housing Developments in the R-2
and R-3 Districts. The following standards apply to multiple unit housing
developments unless otherwise stated. These standards do not apply to Cottage
Cluster Housing developments.
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit A, Page 17 of 20
(6) Pedestrian Circulation. Multiple unit housing developments with more
than 20 units must provide pedestrian circulation as specified in the
following standards.
(h) All on-site internal sidewalks must be lighted to a minimum of 0.2
foot-candles.
COMMENTARY: The Development Code Update project removed the Final Site Plan
Equivalent process and added the term Short-Terre Rental, The reference to Final Site Plan
Equivalent has been removed and the applicable SDC section for Short Term Rentals has been
added,
5.1.1300 Summary of Development Application Types.
There are 4 types of procedures- Type 1, 2, 3, and 4. Table 5.1.1300 lists the City's
development applications and their required types of procedure(s).
Type of Application Decision Type Applicable SDC
Sections
Accessory Dwelling Unit Type 1 2 or 3.2.275
Type
Amendment of Development Code Text Type 4 5.6.100
Amendment of Refinement Plan Text or Type 4 5.6.100
Diagram
Annexation Type 4 5.7.100
Appeal of a Type 11 Director's Decision Type 3 5.1.800
Appeal of Type III Decision to City Council Type 4 5.1.800
Appeal of an Expedited Land Division Type 3 5.12.240
Conceptual Development Plan Type 3 Applicable Section
Conceptual Development Plan Amendment Type 3 Applicable Section
Demolition of Historic Landmark Type 3 3.3.900
Determination of Nonconforming Use Status_ Type 1 5.8.100
Development Initiation Meeting Type 1 5.1.210
Discretionary Use Type 3 5.9.100
Drinking Water Protection Overlay District Type 1 3.3.200
Development
Duplex and Detached Single-Family Dwelling Type 1 3.2.245
Design Standards
Emergency Medical Hardship Type 2 5.10.100
Establishment of Historic Landmark Inventory Type 3 3.3.900
Expansion/Modification of a Non-Conforming Type 2 5.8.100
Use
Expedited Land Division Type 2 5.12.200
Extraterritorial Extension of Water or Sewer Type 4 3.3.825
Service
Plan Effiquivalent Type-4 &.4q-.4-GG
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit A, Page 18 of 20
Type of Application Decision Type Applicable SDC
Sections
Final Site Plan Review/Development Type 1 5.17.100
Agreement
Floodplain Development Type 1 3.3.400
Hillside Development Overlay District Type 2 3.3.500
Historic Commission Review—Major Alteration Type 2 3.3.900
Historic Commission Review—Minor Alterations Type 1 3.3.900
Home Business Type 1 4.7.365
HS Hospital Support Overlay District Type 2 3.3.1100
Interpretation involving policy Type 4 5.11.100
Interpretation not involving policy Type 3/no 5.11.100/3.4.260
formal review
Land Use Compatibility Statement Type 1 3.1.100
Major or Minor Replat Tentative Plan Type 2 5.12.100
Major or Minor Re plat Plat Type 1 5.12.100
Major Variance Type 3 5.21.100
Manufactured Dwelling Park Type 2 4.7.345
Multiple Unit Housing Discretionary Review Type 2 Type 3 or 3.2.385
Multiple Unit Housing Variance Type 2 3.2.390
Master Plan Type 3 5.13.100
Master Plan Amendment Various 5.13.100
Metro Plan Amendment Type 1 (text) or Type 2 Type 4 5.14.100
(diagram)
Middle Housing (Triplex, Fourplex, Cottage Type 3
Cluster, Townhomes) 3.2.250 to 3.2.265
Minimum Development Standards Type 1 5.15.100
Minor Variance Type 2 5.21.100
Partition Tentative Plan Type 2 5.12.100
Pre-Application Report Type 1 5.1.120
Property Line Adjustment—Single Type 1 5.16.100
Property Line Adjustment—Serial Type 2 5.16.100
Site Plan Modification—Minor Type 1 5.17.100
Site Plan Review Modification—Major Type 2 5.17.100
Site Plan Review Type 2 5.17.100
Short Term Rental Type 1 Type 1 4.7.355
Short Term Rental Type 2 Type 3 4.7.355
Solar Access Protection Type 2 5.18.100
Subdivision Tentative Plan Type 2 5.12.100
Tree Felling Permit Type 2 5.19.100
Vacation of Plats, Public Right-of-Way, or Other Type 4 5.20.100
Public Property
Vacation of Public Easements Type 2 5.20.100
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit A, Page 19 of 20
Type of Application Decision Type Applicable SDC
Sections
Willamette Greenway Overlay District Type 3 3.3.300/3.4.280
Development
Wireless Telecommunications Systems Type 1 , 2, or 3 4.3.145
Facilities
Land Use District Map Amendment Type 3 5.22.100
COMMENTARY: Existing terminology is incorrectloutdated. Revised for clarification and to
request that applicants attend Development Initiation Meetings,
5.7.120 Development Isstws. Initiation Meeting.
The applicant&h_a4 must schedule and attend a Development 4ssuAg-s-Initiation Meeting
prior to filing an annexation application where staff will inform the applicant of the
annexation application submittal requirements and procedures specified in this section,
unless waived by the Director.
COMMENTARY: Existing citation is incorrectloutdated. Revised for clarification,
5.7.125 Annexation Initiation and Application Submittal.
(A) An annexation application may be initiated by City Council resolution, or by
written consents from electors and/or property owners as provided below.
(B) In addition to the provisions specified in SDC 5-44-95 5.1.220, an annexation
application &ha44-must include the following-
COMMENTARY: Existing citation is incorrectloutdated. Revised for clarification,
5.12.225 Criteria of Approval—Middle Housing Land Division.
(A) The Director will approve a tentative plan for middle housing land division based
on whether it satisfies the following criteria of approval-
(B) The application provides for the development of middle housing in compliance
with SDC 4-.7-.44-5 3.2.250-as applicable to the original lot or parcel.
COMMENTARY: The Development Code Update project removed the Final Site Plan
Equivalent process, so this reference is being removed,
5.17.110 Applicability.
10% rl-velepe-I er paptially '-,,elepel industrial preperties ,5 aGres er greaterin size
-",a-' 1,ave never ebta eview appreval _ t ..
-11 -bt-;n Unn nrn%rn%rn%% 'f;pri ;p (Zr)('
P 1 a n E
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit A, Page 20 of 20
(® ) Existing lawfully developed sites that do not conform to the current standards of
this code are only required to meet current standards on the portions of the site affected
by the proposed alteration or expansion. Any alterations to the site must meet current
code standards.
COMMENTARY: Update citations.
5.17.115 Submittal Standards.
(H) Phased Development Plan. The application must include a Phased
Development Plan if phasing is proposed. The plan must indicate any proposed phases
for development, including the boundaries and sequencing of each phase �c cr,arifiarl
;n cnr, ti 7:7 1 —5. Phasing must progress in a sequence that promotes street
connectivity between the various phases and accommodates other required public
improvements, including but not limited to, sanitary sewer, stormwater management,
water, and electricity. The Approval Authority may require the applicant to enter into an
agreement for phased developments, and may require bonding or other assurances for
improvements, in accordance with SDC 5.17.135(E)5.1 7'1F R^n�a;nry �n� nec,'r7 RGeG
fer D'ey slrapmen+
COMMENTARY: The definition of"Yard, Through-LotlParce/Fear Yard"has a minor typo in it
that needs to be changed.
6.1.110 Definitions
Yard, Through-Lot/Parcel Rear Yard. The first 10 feet of land paralleling street right-of-
way that is parallel to and most distant from the front yard property boundary used
for address purposes.
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit B, Page 1 of 6
STAFF REPORT and FINDINGS OF FACT
TYPE 4— LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENT TO THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE
SPRINGFIELD CASE NUMBER: 811-23-000126-TYP4
PLANNING COMMISSIONS' HEARING DATE: August 1, 2023
ELECTED OFFICIALS' HEARING DATE: November 6, 2023
REPORT DATE: September 20, 2023, revised November 9, 2023
PROJECT NAME: Minor code changes to correct errors and provide clarification
AFFECTED AREA: All property within Springfield's Urban Growth Boundary
I. NATURE OF THE REQUEST
The City of Springfield seeks approval of amendments to the Springfield Development Code to
make minor changes to correct errors and provide clarification.
II. BACKGROUND
The City of Springfield seeks approval of amendments to the Springfield Development Code to
make minor changes to correct errors and provide clarification on code language that was
adopted as part of the 2022 Development Code Update Project.These changes mostly correct
missed internal code citations and references, typographical errors, and update naming
conventions that were previously missed.
III. SITE INFORMATION
Affected properties are those which are located within the City of Springfield's Urban Growth
Boundary(UGB).
IV. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS AND CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
Under SDC 5.6.110, amendments of the Development Code text are reviewed under a Type 4
procedure as a legislative action.Type 4 procedures, as defined in SDC 5.1.605, require a review
and recommendation by the Planning Commission and adoption of ordinance by City Council.
The code updates include changes that apply within the urbanizable areas that are between the
City limits and the Springfield urban growth boundary.Therefore,the code updates are subject
to provisions of the City of Springfield and Lane County's urban transition agreement, which
requires the City and County to jointly develop land use regulations to be applied to the
urbanizable portion of the Springfield UGB. The Springfield Planning Commission and Lane
County Planning Commission held a joint public hearing for the purpose of developing their
recommendations to City Council and Board of Commissioners, respectively.The City Council
and Board of County Commissioners held a joint public hearing to co-adopt the regulations
applicable to the urbanizable area.The Director for the City of Springfield initiated these
development code amendments as is allowed under SDC 5.6.105(B).
Staff Report and Findings of Fact
Minor Code Changes for Errors and Clarification Page 1 of 6
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit B, Page 2 of 6
Finding:The amendments are not site-specific,they apply to a large area and a large number of
properties, and they are not bound to result in a decision to adopt or not adopt the code
updates, and therefore are a legislative action.
Finding: SDC 5.1.605 requires legislative land use decisions be advertised in a newspaper of
general circulation, providing information about the legislative action and the time, place, and
location of the hearing. Notice of the public hearing concerning this matter was published on
July 6, 2023 in The Chronicle, advertising the first evidentiary hearing before the City of
Springfield and Lane County Planning Commissions on August 1, 2023. Notice of the hearing
before the Springfield City Council and Board of County Commissioners was published in the
Chronicle on October 12, 2023 according to the requirements in SDC Section 5.1.615 for
legislative actions.
Finding:The Director is required to send notice to the Department of Land Conservation and
Development (DLCD) as specified in OAR 660-18-0020. Ajoint City-County"DLCD Notice of
Proposed Amendment" was submitted in accordance with DLCD submission guidelines to the
DLCD on June 26, 2023 alerting the agency to the City's proposal to amend the Springfield
Development Code.The notice was submitted 35 days in advance of the first evidentiary
hearing.
As of the date of this staff report, there were no inquiries about the proposed minor changes to
the Springfield Development Code language. Additionally, no written comments were submitted
in response to the information in the notices.
V. APPROVAL CRITERIA&FINDINGS
The request is subject to approval criteria in SDC 5.6.115, which covers adoption or amendment
of refinement plans, plan districts and the development code.The following approval criteria
are listed under SDC 5.6.115:
A. In reaching a decision on the adoption or amendment of refinement plans and this
Code's text, the City Council shall adopt findings that demonstrate conformance to the following:
1. The Metro Plan and Springfield Comprehensive Plan,
2. Applicable State statutes;and
3. Applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules.
Findings showing that the amendments to the Development Code meet the applicable criteria of
approval appear in regular text below. Direct citations or summaries of criteria appear in italics
and precede or are contained within the relevant findings.
Conformance with the Metro Plan and Springfield Comprehensive Plan
Finding 1: There are no specific policies in the Metro Plan that are applicable to the minor
changes.The minor changes do not change the meaning or application of the existing standards.
Staff Report and Findings of Fact
Minor Code Changes for Errors and Clarification Page 2 of 6
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit B, Page 3 of 6
Finding 2: The Springfield Comprehensive Plan includes goals and policies that support the
ongoing clarity from the edits.These goals and policies include:
Goal E-7-Make development decisions predictable,fair and cost-effective. The policy
supporting this goal is Policy E.47-Enhance, maintain and market Springfield's
reputation for:rapid processing of permits and applications, maintaining City
agreements and commitments, and providing developers with certainty and flexibility in
the development process. The applicable Implementing Strategy under this policy is 47.1
—Continually improve development permitting processes to remove regulatory
impediments to redevelopment as practical, provide efficient streamlining of permitting
processes, create incentives for redevelopment, and provide flexible design standards
(clear and objective track plus discretionary track)to build on the community's strong
reputation as a friendly, welcoming and business friendly city.
Finding 3: The minor edits are in conformance with the above stated Goal, policy, and
implementation strategy by proposing to continually make the code clearer which in turn will
allow the process for reviewing applications more efficient.
Conformance with Applicable State Statutes
ORS 197.610 and OAR 660-018-0020 require local jurisdictions to submit proposed land use
regulation changes to the Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Finding 4: SDC 2.1.130(D) allows the City Attorney to renumber sections and parts of
sections of ordinances, change the wording of titles, rearrange sections, change reference
numbers to agree with renumbered chapters, sections, or other parts, substitute the proper
subsection, section, or chapter or other division numbers, strike out figures or words that are
merely repetitious, change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity, and correct clerical or
typographical errors. However, in preparing revisions of the code for publication and
distribution,the City Attorney does not have authority to make changes that would alter the
sense, meaning, effect, or substance of an ordinance.The minor code edits discussed herein
may be interpreted to alter the meaning or effect of the development code, and therefore are
being processed as an amendment to the Springfield Development Code that is subject to ORS
197.610 and OAR 660-018-0020.
Finding 5: The City provided notice of the proposed amendments to DLCD on June 26, 2023,
35 days in advance of the first evidentiary hearing in conformance with ORS 197.610(1)and OAR
660-018-0020.
ORS 197.301(4)requires clear and objective standards for housing.
Finding 6: The minor edits provide additional clarity to the standards for approving housing.
ORS 197.312(5)requires Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) to be allowed.
Finding 7: The minor edits provide additional clarity for allowing ADU's.
Staff Report and Findings of Fact
Minor Code Changes for Errors and Clarification Page 3 of 6
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit B, Page 4 of 6
Conformance with Applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules
Planning Goals
Statewide Planning Goal 1—Citizen Involvement:This goal outlines the citizen involvement
requirement for adoption of Comprehensive Plans and changes to the Comprehensive Plan and
implementing documents.
Finding 8: Notice was provided to DLCD on June 26, 2023. Additionally, notice of the Public
Hearing was published in the Chronicle on June 29, 2023 and October 12, 2023.The proposed
minor edits do not involve policy questions or changes.The minor edits are clarifying in nature
and therefore there is no need to conduct extensive public outreach to shape the proposed
minor edits.
Statewide Planning Goal —Lane Use Planning:This goal requires a land use planning process
and policy framework as a basis for all decision and action related to the use of land and to
assure an adequate factual base for such decisions and actions.
Finding 9: This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework.The
Metro Plan, Springfield Comprehensive Plan, and Springfield Development Code have been
acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide planning goals.The City has
followed the land use planning process and policy framework established in the City's
acknowledged comprehensive plan elements and Springfield Development Code as a basis for
all decision and actions related to the use of land and to assure an adequate factual basis for
such decisions and actions.
Finding 10: The amendments will be adopted by the City Council and Lane County Board of
County Commissioners(as applicable outside city limits) after a public hearing. Opportunities
have been provided for review and comment by citizens and affected governmental units during
the process.
Statewide Planning Goal 3& 4—Agricultural Lands and Forest Lands:
Finding 11: These statewide planning goals relate to agricultural and forest land in Oregon
and are not applicable to these amendments.
Statewide Planning Goal 5—Natural Resources,Scenic and Historic Areas
Finding 12: The City is currently in compliance with this goal.The amendments do not alter
the City's acknowledged Goal 5 inventories or land use programs and therefore is not applicable.
None of the code changes impacting significant local resources, such as SDC 4.3.117, are
substantive changes.
Statewide Planning Goal 6—Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality
Finding 13: The City is currently in compliance with this goal.The amendments do not alter
the City's acknowledged inventories or land use programs and therefore is not applicable.
Staff Report and Findings of Fact
Minor Code Changes for Errors and Clarification Page 4 of 6
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit B, Page 5 of 6
Statewide Planning Goal 7—Areas Subject to Natural Hazards Housing
Finding 14: The City is currently in compliance with this goal.The amendments do not alter
the City's acknowledged inventories or land use programs and therefore is not applicable.
Statewide Planning Goal 8—Recreational Needs
Finding 15: The provision of recreation services within Springfield is the responsibility of
Willamalane Park & Recreation District. This goal is not applicable as the minor code updates
have no effect on the availability of or access to recreational opportunities as planned in
Willamalane's Comprehensive plan.
Statewide Planning Goal 9—Economic Development
Finding 16: The City is currently in compliance with this goal.The amendments do not alter
the City's acknowledged inventories or land use programs and therefore is not applicable.
Statewide Planning Goal 10-Housing
Finding 17: The City is currently in compliance with this goal.The amendments do not alter
the City's acknowledged inventories or land use programs and therefore is not applicable. The
edits are intended to comply with Goal 10 regulations, many of which are providing more clarity
on development of residential uses.
Statewide Planning Goal 11 —Public Facilities and Services
Finding 18: Goal 11 requires the City to plan and develop a timely, orderly, and efficient
arrangement of public facilities and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural
development.The amendments do not result in the need to adjust or amend existing policies or
projects in the City's adopted facility plans;therefore, compliance with Goal 11 is maintained.
Statewide Planning Goal 12—Transportation
Finding 19: Goal 12 requires the City to provide and encourage a safe and convenient and
economic transportation system. The changes do not alter the transportation system plan
policies.Therefore,this goal is not applicable.
Statewide Planning Goal 13—Energy Conservation
Finding 20: Goal 13 requires land uses to be managed and controlled to maximize the
conservation of energy, based upon sound economic principles. The minor amendments do not
alter the existing policy framework in regard to energy conservation.Therefore, this goal is not
applicable.
Statewide Planning Goal 14—Urbanization
Staff Report and Findings of Fact
Minor Code Changes for Errors and Clarification Page 5 of 6
Ordinance No. 6466
Exhibit B, Page 6 of 6
Finding 21: Goal 14 requires the City to provide for an orderly and efficient transition from
rural to urban land use, to accommodate urban population and urban employment inside urban
growth boundaries,to ensure efficient use of land, and to provide for livable communities.This
goal is unaffected by the amendments.
Statewide Planning Goal 15—Willamette River Greenway
Finding 22: The amendments do not alter or adopt new regulations within the protect
Willamette River Greenway;therefore,this goal is not applicable.
Statewide Planning Goal 16-19—Estuarine Resources;Coastal Shorelands;Beaches and Dunes;
and Ocean Resources
Finding 23: Goal 16—19 apply to jurisdictions along the Oregon coast and are not applicable
to the City of Springfield.
VI. CONCLUSION
Based upon the evidence above and the criteria of SDC 5.6.605 for approving amendments to
the Springfield Development Code,the minor text amendments are consistent with these
criteria.
Staff Report and Findings of Fact
Minor Code Changes for Errors and Clarification Page 6 of 6
Ordinance No. 6466