HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 6482 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 648? (GENERAL)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATED TO
INCOME-QUALIFIED HOUSING ON PROPERTY OWNED BY RELIGIOUS NONPROFITS,
INCOME-QUALIFIED HOUSING IN NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, AND VARIOUS OTHER
SECTIONS; 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
in adopting Ordinance 6443 on May 16, 2022, for the purpose of resolving complexities and outdated
code provisions relating to housing and residential use sections (Phase I of Development Code Update)
and employment use standards and procedures for commercial and industrial development (Phase II if
the Development Code Update);
WHEREAS, Ordinance 6446 amended the Springfield Development Code on November 20, 2023 for
unintentional omissions, inaccurate references, and errors, following the adoption of Ordinance 6443;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the public interest to amend the Springfield Development Code
to support efficient, timely, and clear development review as part of Springfield's Housing Strategy
through amendments to the income-qualified housing-related code sections from bills that were passed
by the 2023 Oregon Legislature and to make other changes to the code for clarity and ease of use for
various sections.
WHEREAS, consistent with the Community Engagement Plan adopted by the Committee for Citizen
Involvement, the City of Springfield has provided several opportunities for public involvement on the
proposed amendments, including: a project webpage, updates through social media newsletters to
interested parties on the Development Code and Housing lists, workshops, and the public hearings
described below.
WHEREAS, the Springfield Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the Springfield
Development Code amendments on April 2, 2024, 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 June 10, 2024, 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
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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 1st day of July 2024
by a vote of_ 6_ for and 0 against.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this_ 1 st day of_July 2024
Mayor
ATTEST:
REVIEWED&APPROVED
AS TO FORM
'DATE: 7/2/2024
CityRecorder SPRINCFTFI D MY ATTORNFV'S OFFTCF
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Exhibit A
Page 1 of 100
Legislative Version of
Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities
in Non-Residential Areas to Implement House Bills 2984, 3151 and
3395 and for Minor Code Corrections
CODE AMENDMENTS
Various Sections of the Springfield Development Code (SDC) are amended to implement
requirements in House Bills 2984, 3151, and 3395 passed in 2023.
• House Bill 2984 requires local governments to allow conversion of a building from
commercial to residential use without requiring a zone change or conditional use permit,
as long as the land is not zoned to allow for industrial uses.
• House Bill 3151's major impact on Springfield is to allow manufactured dwelling parks
serving households with incomes of 120 percent or less of area median income (AMI), to
be added to the definition of"affordable housing". The bill also adds property owned by a
housing authority, manufactured dwelling park nonprofit cooperative, or nonprofit
corporation organized as a public benefit corporation whose primary purpose is the
development of affordable housing, to the list of properties where local government is
required to allow "affordable housing". This will result in changes to SDC 4.7.405, which
allows for the development of income-qualified housing on non-residential lands if
certain conditions are met. The code amendments will change the title of SDC 4.7.405 to
be about "Income-Qualified Housing" to address the broader definition of various
affordability levels.
• House Bill 3395 allows housing within commercial land use districts if it is affordable to
households with incomes of 60 percent of the area median income (AMI) or less, or for
mixed-use structures with ground floor commercial with residential units that are
affordable to moderate income (80-120% AMI) households. The bill requires cities to
apply the residential density level most comparable to the commercial density currently
allowed in the land use district. The bill explicitly exempts cities from having to conduct a
new economic analysis or comprehensive plan update; however, cities may still wish to
consider the impact to employment lands availability and accommodate these impacts at
a later date.
The amendments are shown in legislative format (deleted text with strike-through red font and
new text with double underline red font. Commentary is shown in purple italics font, preceding
the text to which it is referring. Ellipses (****) indicates the presence of other code provisions
within the section that are not being amended.
pg. 1—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 2 of 166
Commentary: For simplicity, the fee waiver standards in this section are amended to remove
proof of registered non-profit status and amend the term `affordable housing'to income-qualified
housing'in line with these code amendments. To match the definition of area median income
provided in the definitions section of SDC 6.1.110 the reference to the Federal Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) income limits was also removed from this section.
Other subsections in 2.1.135 that do not appear herein, are not intended to be amended.
2.1.100—General Provisions
2.1.135 Fees.
(A) The City Council shall establish fees by separate Resolution for the performance of the
actions and reviews required by this code. The list of fees is available at the
Development Series& Public Works Department.
(B) Payment of these fees is required at the time of application submittal. No application will
be accepted without payment of the appropriate fee in full, unless the applicant qualifies
for a fee waiver, as specified in subsection (C), below.
(C) Fee Waivers. The following fee waivers apply only within the Springfield city limits to the
following agencies and/or persons:
(1) Nonprofit Aff^rdallah Income-Qualified Housing Providers.
(a) Development fees required by this code may be waived for up to 50
income-qualified affordable housing units per year or more, upon the
determination of need by the Director in order to encourage the
construction of affordable-income-qualified housing. °ff^rPl^hlo "^ isinn is
Income-qualified housing is defined as „oWly i+nnstri r-ted housing that is
constructed either for:
(i) Rental housing for households with incomes below 60 percent of
the area median income, as detorminod by the FACIA RI H91 isinn
aR d I baR DeVeInnmont (I--II In) innnmo limits in offont ;;t tho Limo
efsu bm+tta l; or
(ii) Home ownership housing sold to households with incomes below
80 percent of the area median income, as detoFR;mRe J by the ul In
inrnmo limits in offort �t tho Limo of si ihmitt�l
(b) The property owner must s#atl enter into a contractual agreement with the
City for a 5-year period of affordability for each project to assure
compliance with the stated intent of the project. In addition, all of the
approval criteria listed below must&hat be met:
(ii)P-nn�GfTeg;SvteFed n^TvRPF^rtrsvtat6isj
pg. 2—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
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(i+} Q Adequate documentation that the housing meets appropriate
standards regarding household income, rent levels, sales price,
location, and number of units;
{iiq ii For rental housing, adequate documentation that the housing
sbat4 must remain exclusively available to low-income households
at affordable rents for the period of affordability;
{ice} M For home ownership housing, adequate documentation that
this housing is sold exclusively to low-income households at an
affordable sales price, and additional documentation that if the
housing is resold within the period of affordability, the housing
.;h;;" must only be sold to another low-income household at an
affordable sales price;
M Civj Adequate documentation that if, within the period of
affordability, the use of the property is no longer for low-income
housing, the owner s#af4 must pay the waived development fee
from which the owner or any prior owner was exempt; and
{*q v� Recording of appropriate covenants and documentation to
inkensure compliance with the requirements specified in this
subsection.
(2) Low Income Citizens. Development fees required by this code may be waived
by the Director when the applicant is considered to be low income, as determined
by the HUD income limits in effect at the time of submittal.
Commentary. Notable amendments to Table 3.2.210 include:
• Adding the Commercial to Residential Conversion Standards to the Residential Districts
(R-1, R-2, or R-3)
• Income-Qualified Housing is not included as a separate permitted use in the residential
districts or districts where housing is allowed outright subject to special
standards. Listing income-qualified housing as a permitted use where housing is
already allowed outright would have the effect of putting in place special rules for income
qualified housing that don't apply to market rate housing. The code includes income-
qualified housing as a special permitted use only in land use districts where the
standards for income-qualified housing are more permissive than those for market-rate
housing.
• In the existing table, multiple unit housing is subject to 4.7.375 thru 4.7.385, which also
includes 4.7.380. To clarify that not all of the multiple unit housing standards will apply
depending on if the applicant elects to use the Clear and Objective or Discretionary tract,
the multiple unit housing standards are listed separately. Both `P'and `S'are referenced
in the R-2 and R-3 column for multiple unit housing since Site Plan Review is sometimes
required.
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Exhibit A
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• Fixing any reference to code standards that were incorrect or changed with these code
amendments in the table.
3.2.200— Residential Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3)
(A) Permitted Uses. The land uses listed in Table 3.2.210 are permitted in the residential
districts, subject to the provisions of this chapter. Only land uses that are specifically listed
in Table 3.2.210, land uses that are incidental and subordinate to a permitted use, and
land uses that are approved as "similar" to those in Table 3.2.210 are permitted.
(B) Determination of Similar Land Use. Similar use determinations must be made in
conformance with the procedures in SDC 5.11.100, Interpretations.
(C) Exceptions. Existing uses and buildings lawfully established under previously effective
land use regulations can continue subject to SDC 5.8.100, Non-Conforming Uses—
Determination, Continuance, Expansion and Modification, except as otherwise specified
in this section.
Table 3.2.210 Permitted Uses
Uses Districts Applicable code
R-1 R-2 R-3 standards
Residential
Single-Unit Dwelling, detached (SD-D) P N N
Duplex P* P* N SDC 3.2.245
SDC 3.2.250
Trip lex/Fourplex P* P* P*
and 3.2.255
Townhouse (Single-Unit Dwelling,attached, SDC 3.2.250
P* P* P*
e.g., row houses,etc.)
and 3.2.265
SDC 3.2.250
Cottage Cluster Housing P* P* P*
and 3.2.260
Courtyard Housing P* P* P* SDC3.2.270�5
Emergency Medical Hardship P* P* P* SDC ...7.400
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) P* P* P* SDC 2.275
Single Room Occupancy(SROs) P P P
Short Term Rental
Type 1 P* P* P* SDC 4.7.355
Type 2 D* D* D* SDC 4.7.355
Manufactured Dwelling Park Pam* Pam* N SDC4.7.345
pg. 4—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
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Table 3.2.210 Permitted Uses
Uses Districts Applicable code
R-1 R-2 R-3 standards
SDC 4.7.375,
Multiple Unit Housing N P* P* 4.7.380, and
t44:4 4.7.385
Family Child Care Home P P P
Child Care Center PS* PS* P-S* SDC 4.7.340
Residential Care Facility; 5 e.feweF peep'_- P* P* P* SDC 4.7.350
Conversion from commercial to residential use S* S* S* SDC4.7.215
Residential Cape Pa,.iiity7 6 e Rqepe peeple DEC* DEC* DEC* cnr n��cn
Public and Institutional* (SDC 4.7.375)
Automobile Parking, Public Off-Street Parking N D D
Club (see definition SDC 6.1.110{_4 N N N
Community Service; includes Governmental
N D D
Offices
Community Garden D D D
SDC 4.7.195
Educational Facilities: Elementary and Middle D* D* D*
Schools
and 5.9.110
Emergency Services; Police, Fire, Ambulance D,S D,S D,S
Parks and Open Space, including Playgrounds,
Trails, Nature Preserves,Athletic Fields,Courts, P/D* P/D* P/D* SDC 4.7.2-98330
Swim Pools, and similar uses
Place of Worship D, D,
D,S* SDC 6.1.1104 7 278
Commercial* (SDC 4.7.375)
Home Business P* P* P* SDC 4.7.365
Professional Office S* S* S* SDC 4.7.33547190
Mixed-Use Buildings S* S* S* SDC 4.7.180(.7.375
4.7.375 and
4.7.375
Public Utility Facilities
High impact public utility facility SLID SLID SLID SDC 4.7.160
Low impact public utility facility P P P
Certain wireless telecommunications systems
SDC 4.3.145
facilities
pg. 5—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
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P= Permitted Use;S= Site Plan Required; D= Discretionary Use Permit Required; N = Not Allowed;
*= Permitted in conformance with cited code standards.
Commentary: House Bill 3395 established a density for single room occupancy(SRO) units.
The bill states that "single room occupancy means a residential development with no fewer than
four attached units. Within an urban growth boundary, each local government shall allow the
development of a single room occupancy: (a) With up to six units on each lot or parcel zoned to
allow for the development of a detached single-family dwelling; and(b) With the number of units
consistent with the density standards of a lot or parcel zoned to allow for the development of
residential dwellings with five or more units." This is interpreted to mean, that in the R-1 district,
a lot or parcel can contain up to 6 SRO units. In the R-2 and R-3 districts where multiple-family
dwellings are allowed, the density of SROs will match the density in the applicable district. Table
3.2.215 has been amended to reflect this change.
3.2.215 Lot Area and Dimensions.
(A) In addition to applicable provisions contained elsewhere in this code, the development
standards listed in this section apply to all development in residential districts. In cases of
conflicts, standards specifically applicable in the residential land use district apply. In
cases of conflicts in this section between the general standards and the area-specific
standards, the area-specific standards apply.
Lot area and lot dimension standards for residential uses are listed in Table 3.2.215. For
other residential uses listed in Table 3.2.210, the lot area and dimensions are subject to
the type of residential structure being occupied. Lot development must be in conformance
with SDC 3.2.235, Density.
The following Table 3.2.215 sets forth residential land use district development standards,
subject to SDC 4.7.300-4.7.400. Lots created by a middle housing land division are not
subject to the minimum and maximum lot sizes specified in this section, except as
applicable to the parent lot or parcel.
Table Residential District Density Standards and Minimum Lot Size
Where a minimum lot size listed in this table conflicts with the maximum net density, by resulting in
development that exceeds the applicable maximum net density,the maximum net density standard will prevail.
This may result in an increase in the minimum lot size provided in this table. Where no minimum lot size is
listed,the minimum lot size is determined solely based on the applicable maximum net density.
Minimum lot sizes listed in this table for middle housing types apply to the parent lot and not to any lots
resulting from a middle housing land division approved under SDC 7A2.20G.
Density standards and minimum lot sizes within the Hillside Overlay District are provided in SDC
Density(see SDC 3.2.23 below) R-1 R-2 R-3
Single unit dwelling, 6 units per net acre
minimum N/A
detached
—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 7 of 100
Table 3.2.215 Residential District Density Standards and Minimum Lot Size
Where a minimum lot size listed in this table conflicts with the maximum net density,by resulting in
development that exceeds the applicable maximum net density,the maximum net density standard will prevail.
This may result in an increase in the minimum lot size provided in this table.Where no minimum lot size is
listed,the minimum lot size is determined solely based on the applicable maximum net density.
Minimum lot sizes listed in this table for middle housing types apply to the parent lot and not to any lots
resulting from a middle housing land division approved under SDC 5.12.200.
Density standards and minimum lot sizes within the Hillside Overlay District are provided in SDC 3.3.520.
Density(see SDC 3.2.235 below) R-1 R-2 R-3
14 units per net acre
maximum
3,000 sq ft minimum
lot size
79 SRO units per net
Up to 6 SRO units per acre minimum 163 SRO units per net
lot or parcel acre minimum
Single room occupancy 168 SRO units per
3.000 sq ft minimum net acre maximum 252 SRO units per net
lot size acre maximum
6 units per net acre 14 units per net acre N/A
minimum
minimum
Duplex No maximum density 28 units per net acre
maximum
3,000 sq ft minimum
3,000 sq ft minimum
lot size
lot size
6 units per net acre 14 units per net acre 28 units per net acre
minimum minimum minimum
No maximum density 28 units per net acre 42 units per net acre
maximum maximum
Triplex and fourplex
Triplex:5,000 sq ft
minimum lot size
Fourplex:7,000 sq ft
minimum lot size
6 units per net acre 14 units per net acre 28 units per net acre
Townhome minimum minimum minimum
pg. 7—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 8 of 100
Table 3.2.215 Residential District Density Standards and Minimum Lot Size
Where a minimum lot size listed in this table conflicts with the maximum net density,by resulting in
development that exceeds the applicable maximum net density,the maximum net density standard will prevail.
This may result in an increase in the minimum lot size provided in this table.Where no minimum lot size is
listed,the minimum lot size is determined solely based on the applicable maximum net density.
Minimum lot sizes listed in this table for middle housing types apply to the parent lot and not to any lots
resulting from a middle housing land division approved under SDC 5.12.200.
Density standards and minimum lot sizes within the Hillside Overlay District are provided in SDC 3.3.520.
Density(see SDC 3.2.235 below) R-1 R-2 R-3
25 units per net acre 28 units per net acre 42 units per net acre
maximum maximum maximum
1,000 scl ft minimum 1,000 scl ft minimum 1,000 scl ft minimum lot
lot size lot size size
4 units per net acre 14 units per net acre 28 units per net acre
minimum minimum minimum
Cottage cluster No maximum density 28 units per net acre 42 units per net acre
maximum maximum
5,000 scl ft minimum
lot size 5,000 scl ft minimum 5,000 scl ft minimum lot
lot size size
14 units per net acre 28 units per net acre
minimum minimum
Multiple unit housing N/A
28 units per net acre 42 units per net acre
maximum maximum
6 units per net acre 14 units per net acre N A
minimum minimum
14 units per net acre 28 units per net acre
Manufactured dwelling ark
maximum maximum
1 acre minimum lot 1 acre minimum lot
size size
Density fractions will be rounded as provided in SDC 3.2.235(A).
Commentary: Add the height standards from SDC 4.7.405(H) for income-qualified housing in
residential districts to SDC 3.2.230 and amend (A) to state that Table 3.2.230 refers to
maximum building height.
• Note: Subsection (D)(3) `Density and height in residential districts' was moved to a new
section following the Planning Commission Public Hearing on April 2, 2024. Subsection
(H) was created to clarify that the standards apply to any income-qualified housing in
residential districts and not just development under ORS 197A.445.
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Exhibit A
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3.2.230 Height.
(A) The following building height maximums stapdards are intended to facilitate allowed
residential densities while promoting land use compatibility.
Table 3.2.230 Height R-1 R-2 R-3
All Lots, except where specifically addressed below 35 feet 50 feet none
(B) Incidental equipment, as defined in SDC may exceed the height standard.
(C) Within the Hillside Development Overlay District, the maximum building height, as
defined and calculated in SDC 3.1.110, is 45 feet.
(D) Income-Qualified Housing in residential districts allowed aursuant to SDC 4.7,405 may
meet the height standards of SDC 4.7.405(Hl.
Commentary: House Bill 3395 established a density standard for single room occupancy
(SRO), which requires that for the purposes of calculating density, 6 single room occupancy
units is equal to 1 dwelling unit and that SRO units are permitted when "consistent with the
density standards of a lot or parcel zoned to allow for the development of residential dwellings
with five or more units." The density standards for income-qualified housing in SDC 4.7.405 has
also been added.
• Note: Subsection (D)(3) `Density and height in residential districts' was moved to a new
section following the Planning Commission Public Hearing on April 2, 2024. Subsection
(H) was created to clarify that the standards apply to any income-qualified housing in
residential districts and not just development under ORS 197A.445.
Only terms that are being added, amended, or removed are shown under this section.
Subsection 3.2.235(D) that does not appear herein is not intended to be amended.
3.2.235 Density.
(A) The following net density standards apply to all new development in the R-1, R-2, and R-
3 districts, except as specified in subsection (B) of this section. The net density
standards shown in Table are intended to ensure efficient use of buildable lands
and provide for a range of needed housing, in conformance with the Springfield
Comprehensive Plan. Where the density standards apply, the net density must be within
the density range for the respective ZGRORg district, except that density fractions 0.5 units
per net acre or greater will be rounded up to the next whole number, and less than 0.5
unit per net acre will be rounded down to the preceding whole number.
The density standards may be averaged over more than 1 development phase (i.e., as
in a subdivision or within the area subject to an adopted Master Plan). Within the Hillside
Development Overlay District, the net density standards may be met through a density
transfer bonus as provided in SDC 3.3.5L` (D).
(B) The net density requirements specified in Table 3.2.215 do not apply as follows:
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Exhibit A
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(1) Residential care homes/facilities.
(2) Accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
(3) Bed and breakfast inns.
(4) Nonresidential uses, including neighborhood commercial uses, public and
institutional uses, and miscellaneous uses that do not include a dwelling unit.
(5) Buildings that are listed in the Inventory of Historic Sites within the Springfield Area
Comprehensive Plan Exhibit "A" or buildings designated on the Historic National
Landmarks Register.
(6) Residential infill, as defined in SDC 6.1.100, is exempt from minimum density
standards, except within the HD Overlay District as provided in
SDC .3.505 to 3.3.540.
(7) Partitions on properties that are large enough to be divided into 5 or more lots are
exempt from minimum density standards as long as the size of the resulting
parcels and siting of dwellings allow future development on these parcels at
minimum densities.
(8) Income-Qualified Housing allowed pursuant to SDC 4.7.405 that complies with
SDC 4.7.405(Hl.
(C) Net density is defined in SDC 6.1.100 as the number of dwelling units for each acre of
land in residential use, excluding: dedicated streets; dedicated parks; dedicated
sidewalks; and other public facilities.
For the purposes of calculating residential net density, 6-4-single room occupancy (SRO)
units equal 1 dwelling unit. Fractional dwellings will be rounded to the next higher
number, e.g., �5-7 SRO rooms equal 2 dwellings. In the R-2 and R-3 districts, the number
of SRO units must be consistent with the R-2 and R-3 density standards.
Commentary. Add the Income-Qualified Housing and Commercial to Residential Conversion
Standards to the Commercial Districts, Table 3.2.320 Permitted Uses and fix any reference to
code standards that were incorrect or changed with these code amendments in the table. The
reference to the Metro Plan was updated to align with recent amendments related to adoption of
the Springfield Comprehensive Plan Map and Land Use Element, which shows all plan
designations in Springfield's UGB, including reflecting adopted refinement plan diagrams.
3.2.300—Commercial Districts
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Exhibit A
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3.2.320 Permitted Uses.
(A) The land uses listed in Table 3.2.320 are permitted in each of the applicable districts,
subject to Site Plan Review approval and the provisions of this section.
Table 3.2.320 Permitted Uses
Land Use Commercial District Applicable code
NC** CC MRC GO standards
Commercial
Retail Sales and Service SDC 4.7.230,nd ^ "'5
(non-automobile P* P P P*
dependent/oriented) 3.2.330
Retail Sales and Service
(automobile dependent) N P* P* N SDC 4.7.115
Retail Sales and Service
N P* P* N SDC 4.7.115
(automobile oriented)
Marijuana Business:
marijuana retail outlet N P* P* N SDC 4.7.177
(recreational or medical)
Recreation Facilities P* P* P* N SDC 4.7.205
Eating and Drinking
Establishments (with P P P N
drive-through)
Eating and Drinking
Establishments (without P P P P* SDC 471453.2.330
drive-through)
Offices and Clinics P P P P
Animal Hospital,Animal
N P* N N SDC 4.7.110
Clinic,or Kennel
Garden Supply or Feed
N P P* N SDC 4 7 1593.2.330
Store
Manufactured unit as a
temporary construction P* P* P* P* SDC 4.7.185,4.8.110,
office,security quarters, and 4.8.120
or general office
Manufactured home as a
manufactured home sales P* P* P* N SDC 4.8.115
office
Lodging
Hotels and Motels N P P N
Short Term Rentals (Type P* P* N N SDC 4.7.355
1 and 2)
Hostel P P N N
pg. II—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
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Table Permitted Uses
Land Use Commercial District Applicable code
NC** CC IVIRC GO standards
Emergency Housing N P N N
RV Park N P* N N SDC 4.7.220
Industrial
Manufacture or assembly
of goods or products to be N P* N N SDC 4�53.2.330
sold on premises
Warehouse and
N P* N N SDC 4-7 1-:753.2.330
Wholesale Sales
Residential
Residential uses in areas
designated mixed use in:
the MetFe 4a*Springfield
Comprehensive Plan; a P* P* P` N SDC 3.2.3304.7.210
Refinement plan;or in
mixed use district in this
code
Conversion from
commercial to residential P* P* P* P* SDC4.7.215
use
One single-unit dvvelling
SDC 3.2.220 thru
attached or detached, as a P p N H
secondary use 3.2.225
Income-Qualified Housing P* P* P*. P* SDC 4.7.370 and 4.7.405
Family Child Care Home P P P P
Child Care Center P* P* P* P�! SDC 4.7.340
Transportation Facilities
Dock, Boat Ramp,and N D N N
Marinas
Heliport or Helistop N P* P* N SDC 4.7.240
Transit Station N P* P* N SDC 4.7.240
Linear Park P P P P
Bicycle Paths and
P P P P
Pedestrian Trails
Other
Secondary Use(as P D D P* SDC 4.7.320 3.2.330
defined)
pg. 12—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 15 of 166
Table 3.2.320 Permitted Uses
Land Use Commercial District Applicable code
NC** CC MRC GO standards
Accessory Use (as defined) F P* P* P* P* SDC 4.7.360
Agricultural cultivation of N P P N
vacantland
Public and Institutional
Private/Public Elementary
D* D* N N SDC 4.7.195 and 5.9.110
and Middle Schools
Branch Educational
P P P N
Facilities
Place of Worship P* P* Px Pk SDC 6.1.11nn.7.37n
Club (see definition
P P P N
SDC 6.1.110)
Hospital P P P N
Community Service;
includes Governmental P P P P
Offices
High impact public utility
P*' _ P* [ P*LD P*/D1 SDC 4.7.160
facilities
Low impact public utility
P P P P
facilities
Communication towers,
including antennas and N D D N
relay equipment
Wireless
Telecommunications See See See See SDC 4.3.145
SDC 4.3.145 SDC 4.3.145 SDC 4.3.145 SDC 4.3.145
System (WTS) Facilities
P= Permitted Use; D= Discretionary Use permit required; N = Not Allowed;
* Permitted subject to cited code standards.
** Subject to SDC 4.7.375,where applicable.
Commentary: The applicable standard in (8) was incorrectly listed as 4.2.105(N). That error
was corrected below.
Only terms that are being added, amended, or removed are shown under this section. Other
standards in 3.2.325 that do not appear herein, are not intended to be amended.
3.2.325 Development Standards.
(B) Setbacks.
pg. 13—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 14 of 166
(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(MN), where applicable.
Commentary. The standards in this section were moved from 4.7.100 as they only apply to the
commercial districts; specifically, SDC 4.7.145 and 4.7.235 (Eating and Drinking Establishments
and Small Scale Repair and Maintenance Services (in the NC District)), SDC 4.7.110 (Animal
Overnight Accommodations (permitted in the CC District only)) and 4.7.175 (Manufacturing as a
Secondary Use in Commercial Districts (permitted in the CC District)), SDC 4.7.230 (Secondary
Retail Sales in the GO District), and SDC 4.7.210 (Residential Uses in Commercial Districts).
3.2.330 Development Standards = Specific.
(A) NC Development Standards.
(1) Small scale repair and maintenance services must take place entirely indoors,
and buildings must be utilized to ensure that noise or odor do not disturb the
normal operation and tranquility of neighboring residential and business areas.
(B) CC Development Standards.
(1) In the CC District, the manufacturing or assembly of goods or products must
occur indoors, must not generate more noise, odor or other physical attributes
than the permitted uses, must occupy less than 50 percent of the floor area of the
building, and the goods or products must be sold on premises.
(2) In the CC District. Buildings used for the overnight accommodation of animals.
and structures that enclose animals outside of buildings, must be constructed to
ensure that noise or odor do not disturb the normal operation or tranquility of
neighboring residential, business, campus industrial or public land uses.
(C) MRC Development Standards.
(1) Garden supply and feed and seed stores must be permitted only as secondary
uses in the MRC District. The bulk storage or sales of fertilizer, feed or plant
materials that require heavy equipment for loading is prohibited.
(D) GO Development Standards.
pg. 14—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 15 of 166
(1) The cumulative total area of sit-down restaurants and delicatessens, secondary
retail uses and exercise studios in the GO District must be limited to no more
than 10 percent of the gross floor area of the office building in which they are
sited.
(E) Commercial Districts in Areas Designated Mixed-Use on the Springfield
Comprehensive Plan Map. In commercial districts in areas designated mixed use on
the Springfield Comprehensive Plan Map or a Refinement Plan diagram. Plan District
map. or Conceptual Development Plan, multiple unit housing developments must meet
the standards as specified in the applicable regulation. R-2 and R-3 District standards
contained in this code must be followed where the Springfield Comprehensive Plan Map.
a Refinement Plan diagram. Plan District map. or Conceptual Development Plan does
not specify development standards, or in areas where no applicable regulation has been
prepared.
Commentary: Add the Income-Qualified Housing Standards to the Industrial Districts, Table
3.2.420 Permitted Uses and fix any reference to code standards that were incorrect or changed
with these code amendments in the table.
3.2.400— Industrial Districts
3.2.420 Permitted Uses.
(A) The land uses listed in Table 3.2.420 are permitted in each of the applicable districts,
subject to the provisions of this section.
Table '.2.4 Permitted Uses
Land Use Industrial District Applicable code
**CI LMI HI *SHI standards
Industrial
Heavy Manufacturing and Production N D P P
Light Manufacturing, Fabrication, and D P P P
Repair
Industrial Service P P P P
*Warehouse and Wholesale Sales P P P P SDC 4;.2453.2.428
Waste-Related N N D D
Explosives or fireworks, N D D N
manufacturing,warehouse, or
distribution.
Corporate Office/Headquarters P444 P P P cnr�w
Outdoor storage directly related to an N P P P
approved use
pg. 15—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
page 115 of 166
Table Permitted Uses
Land Use Industrial District Applicable code
**CI LMI HI *SHI standards
Automobile wrecking, or towing N N D N
service operations
Industrial Park N P P P
Business Park P N N N
Slaughterhouse N N D N
Other
*Secondary Use (as defined) P D D D SDC 3.2.415
*Accessory Use(as defined) P P P P SDC 3.2.415
*Marijuana Production facility N N P P SDC 4.7.177
*Marijuana Processing facility N P P N SDC 4.7.177
*Marijuana Wholesale facility N P P N SDC 4.7.177
*Marijuana Retail outlet or sales,as N N N N SDC 4.7.177
primary or secondary use
*Recreational Facilities N P P P SDC 4.7.205
Child Care Centers P P N N SDC4.7.340
Bicycle paths and pedestrian trails P P P P
Linear Parks P P P P
Agricultural cultivation of vacant land P P P P
Income-Qualified Housing P* P* N N SDC4.7.405
Public and Institutional
*Education facilities (schools) N D* N N SDC4.7.195
*High impact public utility facilities D P P P SDC 4.7.160
Low impact public utility facilities P P P P
*Wireless Telecommunications System N See See See SDC 4.3.145
(WTS) Facilities SDC SDC SDC
P= Permitted Use; D=Discretionary Use permit required; N=Not Allowed;
* Permitted subject to cited code standards; In the SHI District,the standard is found in SDC 3.2.425(A)(1).
** Uses in the Cl District must meet the operational performance standards specified in SDC >.2.430.
Commentary: The standards in this section were moved from SDC 4.7.170 Manufactured
Dwelling as a Permanent Office and SDC 4.7.245 Warehouse Commercial Retail and Wholesale
as the uses are specific to the Industrial Districts.
3.2.428 Development Standards—Specific.
pg. 16—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page ff of 166
(A) Manufactured Dwelling as a Permanent Office Use. A manufactured dwelling,
provided it meets City and State construction and safety standards for the proposed use,
may be used as a permanent office building in the Light-Medium Industrial and Heavy_
Industrial Districts provided the following conditions are met prior to occupancy:
(1) A permanent foundation is provided for the manufactured dwelling.
(2) Siding must be compatible with adjacent structures: the roof must have a
minimum 16 percent pitch.
(3) Foundation covers, skirting, landscaping and backfill are required.
(4) Compliance with these regulations is a condition of continued use of the
manufactured dwelling on the property.
(B) Warehouse Commercial Retail and Wholesale.
(1) Buildings must be located in the front of lots/parcels, where possible, to minimize
the visibility of outdoor storage yards or areas.
(2) Any outdoor storage yard or area must be surrounded by a sight-obscuring_
fence.
EXCEPTION: Sales of heavy equipment and trucks does not require fencing.
(3) In the Downtown Exception Area, the storage and display of rental equipment
must be confined within a buildina.
(4) For mini-storage facilities, an on-site manager's living quarters must be permitted
when the living quarters are constructed as part of and attached to a new or
exjstjna mini-storage facility.
(5) Light-Medium Industrial and Warehousing. For Warehouse-Commercial use.
at least 50 percent of the structure must be used for storage of materials and 50
percent or less may be used for combined retail and office floor space.
Commentary:Add the Income-Qualified Housing and Commercial to Residential Conversion
Standards to the Medical Services Zoning District, Table 3.2.510 Permitted Uses and fix any
reference to code standards that were incorrect or changed with these code amendments in the
table.
3.2.500— Medical Services Zoning District
3.2.510 Schedule of Use Categories.
pg. 17—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 18 of 166
The following buildings and uses are permitted in this district as indicated subject to the
provisions, additional restrictions and exceptions specified in this code. Secondary retail uses
&,a4 must be limited to 20 percent of the total gross floor area of all buildings on the site.
Uses/Use Categories MS District
Primary Uses
Hospital services P
Medical clinics P
Physicians services P
Medical laboratory services P
Dental services P
Dental laboratories P
-
Housing for the elderly and handicapped, independent of care facilities P
Residential care facilities P
Conversion from commercial to residential use(SDC 4.7.215) P
Income-Qualified Housing(SDC 4.7.370 and 4.7.405) P
Child care center(SDC 4.7.340) P
Adult day care facilities subject to any applicable State regulations P
Certain Wireless Telecommunications Systems Facilities (SDC 4.3.145) P
Health Services P
Medical Office Buildings P
Secondary Uses
Dispensing pharmacies P
Prosthesis, hearing and speech aids sales and service P
Home medical equipment rental and sales P
Cafeterias, medical related recreational facilities, low impact public utility facilities,and heliports P
and helistops serving and constructed in conjunction with on-site development.
Commentary: Notable amendments to this section include:
• Add Income-Qualified Housing and Commercial to Residential Conversion Standards to
the Mixed-Use Zoning Districts, 3.2.610 Schedule of Use Categories.
• Fix incorrect references using P* or S*for permitted uses subject to cited standards to
instead be listed as S as noted in the key prior to the previous Development Code
Amendment Project. Remove the reference to SDC 4.7.100 in the description of"S"
Special Standards to be consistent with other code sections that permit uses subject to
certain SDC sections.
• Change the heading from `Residential Uses in Areas Designated Mixed-Use in the Metro
Plan or Refinement Plans' to just `Residential Uses'. Since these mixed-use districts
were established to implement areas designated Mixed-Use by the Metro Plan (now
Springfield Comp Plan) or on adopted refinement plans this title is redundant and doesn't
add any helpful detail.
• Fix any reference to code standards that were incorrect or changed with these code
amendments in the table.
3.2.600— Mixed-Use Zoning Districts
,;g. 1S—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
page 19 of 166
3.2.610 Schedule of Use Categories.
The following uses are permitted in the districts as indicated, subject to the provisions,
additional restrictions and exceptions specified in this code. Uses not specifically listed may be
approved as specified in SDC 5.11.100.
"P" = PERMITTED USE subject to the standards of this code.
"S" = SPECIAL STANDARDS subject to cited standards to he me
pFieFto being-deer+ed-a-perrn+tted use n gg)
"D" = DISCRETIONARY APPROVAL subject to review and analysis under Type 3 procedure
(as a discretionary use under SDC except where other criteria are indicated in the
applicable special standards).
"N" = NOT PERMITTED
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHALL 4E IS REQUIRED for all development proposals within all mixed
use districts unless exempted elsewhere in this code.
Districts
Use Categories/Uses MUC MUE MUR
Accessory Use Structures
Accessory Structures(SDC 4.7.3603-05) N P 5
Agricultural and Animal Sales and Services
Agricultural cultivation of undeveloped land N P P
Garden supplies P N N
Automotive Repair and Service
Garage, repair N P N
Parking lots and parking structures (SDC 4.7.180) 5 P 5
Tires, batteries and accessories N P N
Operation, maintenance, repair, expansion and replacement P* N N
of automobile, light truck sales, new and used, including accessory *Only in
repair garages, parts and accessory sales on land where such uses Downtown
lawfully existed as of June 3, 2002, owned, leased and controlled by Mixed-use
a single entity area
Business and Professional Offices and Personal Services
Accountants, bookkeepers and auditors P P P
Advertising/marketing agencies P P P
Architects, landscape architects and designers P P P
Art studios,fine P N P
Art restoration P N P
Attorneys P P P
Audio/video production studio P P N
Authors/composers P N P
Banks, credit unions and savings and loans P P P
Barber and beauty shops P P P
Blue printing, photostatting,and photo developing P P N
:g. 19—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 26 of 166
Districts
Use Categories/Uses MUC MUE MUR
Business schools P N N
Business, labor,scientific and professional organizations and P P P
headquarters
Catering services P P N
Clinics and research/processing laboratories P P P
Collection agencies P N P
Commodity contract brokers and dealers P P P
Computer and information services P P P
Dentists P P P
Detective and protective agencies P N P
Doctors P P P
Drafting,graphic and copy services P P P
Employment agencies and services P P P
Engineers and surveyors P P P
Financial planning, investment services P P P
Graphic art services P P P
Gymnastics instruction P P N
House cleaning services P N N
Insurance carriers, agents, brokers and services P P P
Interior decorator and designers P N P
Laundry,dry cleaners, including self-service, and ironing services P P N
Loan companies, other than banks P P P
Locksmiths P P P
Lumber brokers P P P
Mailing services/mail order sales P P P
Management and planning consultants P P P
Manufactured unit as a temporary construction office, night P/S P/S N
watchperson's quarters or general office (SDC 4.8.110,4.7.185,
and 4.7.1703.2.428)
Motion picture studio/distribution P P N
Non-profit organizations P N P
Opticians P P P
Performing arts instruction P N P
Photocopying P P P
Photography studios P P P
Planners, land use P P P
Printing/publishing P P N
Psychologists and counselors P P P
Real estate sales and management P N P
Scientific and educational research P P P
Security systems services P P N
Self-defense studio P P N
Shoe repair P P P
g. 20—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 21 of 100
Districts
Use Categories/Uses MUC MUE MUR
Stenographers and secretarial services P P P
Stockbrokers P P P
Swimming pool cleaning P N N
Tailors P N P
Tanning salons P N P
Title companies P N P
Telephone answering services P P P
Travel agencies P P P
TV and radio broadcasting studios (does not include antennae) P P N
Typing services P P P
Window cleaning P N N
Communications Facilities
Communications towers, including antennas and relay equipment. N D N
Certain Wireless Telecommunications Systems Facilities (See
SDC 4.3.145)
Child Care Facilities
Child Care Center(See standards in SDC 4.7.340 for MUR) P P S
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Cafeteria (serving employees only) P P N
Cocktail lounges P P N
Delicatessens and sit down restaurants including espresso shops P P P
Drive up restaurants and espresso shops(SDC 4.7.180) S P N
Taverns and brew pubs P P N
Educational Facilities - Public and Private Elementary and Middle
Schools
1 to 5 students in a private home (in a 24-hour period) N N P
6 or more students in a private home N D D
Private/public elementary and middle schools (SDC 4.7.195) N D D
Secondary schools and colleges N D N
Residential Care Facilities
Residential Care Facility N N D
Home Business
Home Business(SDC 4.7.365) S S S
Manufacture and/or Assembly of.
Appliances N P N
Apparel and other finished products made from canvas,cloth,fabrics, P P N
feathers,felt, leather,textiles,wool,yarn and similar materials
Communication equipment, including radio and television equipment N P N
Costume jewelry, novelties, buttons and misc. notions N P N
Cutlery, hand tools and hardware N P N
Electronic components and accessories N P N
Electronic transmission and distribution equipment N P N
Engineering, laboratory,scientific,and research instruments N P N
pg. 21—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 22 of 166
Districts
Use Categories/Uses MUC MUE MUR
Finished wood manufacturing and assembly including cabinets and N P N
door frames
Furniture, including restoration N P N
` Greeting cards, business forms and other business related printing N P N
Measuring, analyzing, and controlling instruments N P N
Medical,dental,and surgical equipment and supplies N P N
Medicinal chemicals and pharmaceutical products N P N
Metal fabrication and machine shops N P N
Musical instruments N P N
Prosthetic and orthopedic devices N P N
Office computing and accounting equipment N P N
Optical instruments, including lenses N P N
Perfumes and toiletries N P N
Photographic equipment and supplies N P N
Signs and advertising display N P N
Toys, sporting and athletic goods N P N
Watches, clocks,and related components N P N
Other Industrial Uses
Industrial/Business Parks(SDC 3.2.450) N S N
Media productions, including TV and radio broadcasting, motion P P N
picture production and newspaper/book/periodical publishing
Regional distribution headquarters, including indoor storage N P N
Research development and testing laboratories and facilities N P N
Accessory structures N P N
Administrative professional or business offices N P N
Public Utility Facilities
High impact facilities (SDC 4.7.160) N S N
Low impact facilities P P N
Recreational Facilities(SDC 4.7.2051
Arcades P P N
Art studios, performing P P N
Auditoriums N P N
Bingo parlors N P N
Bowling alleys P P N
Dance halls N P N
Exercise studios P P P
Gyms and athletic clubs P P N
Hot tub establishments P P P
Miniature auto race track(e.g.,slot car track) P N P
Miniature golf P N N
Movie theaters, indoor, single screen P P N
Non-alcoholic night club &D 4.-7�. S P N
Off-track betting facility P P N
g. 22—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 25 of 166
Districts
Use Categories/Uses MUC MUE MUR
Parks, private and public P P P
Playground P P P
Play/tot lot P P P
Pool halls P P N
Recreation center P P N
Skating rinks N P N
Tennis, racquetball and handball courts P P P
Theater, legitimate (live stage) P P N
Religious,Social and Civic Institutions
Branch educational facilities P P D
Charitable services P N D
Places of Worship(SDC 6.1.1104.7.379) D N D
Community and senior centers P N P
Fraternal and civic organizations P N N
Hospitals P P N
Public offices, including, but not limited to: administrative offices, P N D
libraries, museums, courts, and detention facilities.
Private/Public Elementary and Middle Schools(SDC 4.7.195) N D D
Residential Uses in Are -9-esi,nat d A44 4 Use in the Mete.,.
Accessory structures (SDC 4.7.105) S P S
Single-unit dwellings, etaehed;and+,wRh mes P N P
Duplexes(SDC 3.2.245) A4P N PS
Single Room Occupancy(SDC 3.2.235(C) P N P
Middle Housing(SDC 3.2.250� S N S
Multiple unit housing(SDC 4.7.375,4.7.380, and 4.7.385) SA Sfa SPL
Short Term Rental
Type 1 (SDC 4.7.355) SP_* N SP_*
Type 2 (SDC 4.7.355) S*— N S*—
Income-Qualified Housing**(Income-Qualified Housing is permitted
subject to either(1)the approval standards in the district for
S** S** S**
residential uses;or(2)the approval standards in SDC 4.7.370 and
4.7.405.
Conversion from commercial to residential use(SDC 4.7.2151 S N S
Retail Sales
Antiques P N P
Apparel P N P
Art galleries and museums P N P
Art supplies P N P
Bakeries P P P
Bicycles P N P
Books P N P
Cameras and photographic supplies P N P
og. 23—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 24 of 166
Districts
Use Categories/Uses MUC MUE MUR
Candies, nuts and confectioneries P N P
China,glassware and metalware P N P
Cigars and cigarettes P N N
Computers, calculators and other office machines P P N
Convenience stores P P P
Dairy products P P P
Department stores P N N
Drapery,curtains and upholstery P N P
Dry goods and general merchandise P N P
Electrical supplies P N N
Fabrics and accessories P N P
Film drop off and pick up (not a drive-through) P N P
Fish P N N
Floor coverings P N P
Florists P N P
Fruits and vegetables P N P
Furniture P N N
Furriers P N N
Groceries P N P
Hardware P N N
Hobby supplies P N N
Household appliances P N N
Jewelry P N N
Liquor outlets(State) P N N
Luggage and leather P N N
Magazines and newspapers P N N
Mail order houses P N N
Marijuana business: production, processing, wholesaling, retail N N N
Meats P N N
Medical and dental supplies P N N
Musical instruments and supplies P N N
Novelties and gifts P N N
Office equipment P P N
Paint,glass and wallpaper P N N
Pharmacies P P P
Pottery P N N
Radios,televisions and stereos P N N
Second hand and pawn shops P N N
Sewing machines P N N
Shoes P N P
Small electrical appliances P N N
Sporting goods P N P
Stationary P P P
.g. 24—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 25 of 100
Districts
Use Categories/Uses MUC MUE MUR
Supermarkets P N N
Toys P N P
Small Scale Repair and Maintenance Services(SDC A.7.180
Business machine repair S P P
Electrical appliance repair S P N
Furniture repair S P N
MJanitorial services N P N
Small engine repair S N N
Watch repair P P P
Transient Accommodations
Emergency shelter facilities N N P
Hotels &DC 4-.7.4807 S N N
Youth hostels P N N
Transportation Facilities(SDC 4.7.240�
Heliports N P N
Helistops N P N
Linear park P P P
Public transit station,without park and ride lot P P P
Transportation Related,Non-Manufacturing
Key/card lock fuel facilities N P N
Warehouse Commercial Retail and Wholesale Sales and
Distribution
Cold storage lockers N P N
Electrical supplies and contractors N P N
Floor covering sales N P N
Indoor storage,other than mini-warehouses,and outdoor storage N P N
areas/yards
Large electrical appliance sales N P N
Merchandise vending machine operators N P N
Plumbing and heating supplies and contractors N P N
Unfinished furniture N P N
Uses listed under automotive and retail which are wholesale uses N N N
Regional distribution headquarters, including indoor storage N P N
Warehouse/commercial uses engaged primarily in the wholesaling of N N N
materials to the construction industry
Wholesale trade,warehousing, distribution and storage(to include N N N
mini-storage)
Secondary Uses Serving or Related to On-Site Commercial or
Industrial Uses
Manufacture or assembly of goods or products to be sold on- P P N
premises
Accessory structures N P N
Administrative professional or business offices I P I P I P
Blueprinting, photostatting, and photo developing IP P N
g. 25-Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 215 of 166
Districts
Use Categories/Uses MUC MUE MUR
Cafeteria (serving employees only) N P N
Child care facilities (primarily serving employees on site) P P P
Developed recreation area (serving the development area) N P P
Heliports and helistops N P N
Financial institutions P P P
Manufactured home used as a night watch person's quarters N S N
(SDC 4.7.185)
Outdoor storage of materials directly related to a permitted use N P N
(SDC 3.2.630(B)(3))
Commentary. The Existing SDC reference is incorrect for maximum building height in the
Mixed-Use Residential(MUR) district when abutting residential. The MUR district's density is
regulated by height. Thus, the height in the MUR is limited by the abutting R-1 or R-2 district.
3.2.615 Base Zone Mixed-Use Development Standards
The following base zone mixed-use development standards are established.
Development Standard MUC MUE MUR
Minimum Area 6,000 square feet 10,000 square feet See SDC 3.2.215
Minimum Street Frontage(1) 40 feet 75 feet See SDC 3.2.215
Maximum Lot/Parcel Coverage Lot/parcel coverage standards in the MUC 45%
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 See SDC 3.2.220
Parking, driveway,and outdoor 5 feet 5 feet See SDC 3.2.220
storage setback
Interior Side, Rear Yard Setbacks when Abutting Residential or Cl Districts
Building Setback 10 feet 10 feet See SDC 3.2.220
Parking, Driveway, Outdoor 5 feet 5 feet See SDC 3.2.220
Storage Setback
Maximum Building Height(6)
Maximum unless abutting 90 feet 60 feet 60 feet
residential districts (See below)
When abutting aR R 1, ° , G No greater than that permitted in the R-1 or c,,,,SDC 2.2.239
MUR a residential-Ddistrict R-2 Districts for a distance of 50 feet from
the abutting R-1, R-2,or MUR District.
pg. 26—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 2'�of 166
Development Standard MUC MUE MUR
No greater than that permitted
in the R-1 or R-2 districts for a
distance of 50 feet from the
abutting R-1 or R-2 district
(1) The Director may waive the requirement that buildable City lots/parcels have frontage on a public street
when all of the following apply:
(a) The lots/parcels have been approved as part of a Development Area Plan, Site Plan,Subdivision
or Partition application, and
(b) Access has been guaranteed via a private street or driveway by an irrevocable joint use/access
agreement as specified in SDC 4.2.120(A).
(2) There are no setback requirements for buildings in the Downtown Exception Area.
(3) Where an easement is larger than the required setback standard, no building or above grade structure,
except a fence, shall be built on or over that easement.
(4) Required setbacks are measured from the special street setback in SDC 4.2.105(N), where applicable.
(5) Architectural extensions may protrude into any 5-foot or larger setback area by not more than 2 feet.
(6) Incidental equipment may exceed these height standards. In the MUE District, incidental equipment
exceeding the height standards cannot occupy additional floor space.
Commentary: Existing standards in the MUC and MUE district such as requirements for
minimum floor area, do not apply to the income-qualified housing standards in 4.7.370 and
4.7.405. These provisions have been added below.
3.2.630 Mixed-Use Development Standards—Specific.
(A) MUC Development Standards.
(1) Preservation of the Commercial Land Supply.
(a) One hundred percent of a new mixed-use building footprint may be
developed for commercial uses.
(b) A minimum of 60 percent of the ground floor area within a new building in
the MUC District sha4 must be dedicated to commercial uses to ensure
that commercial land is preserved for primarily commercial purposes. Up
to 100 percent of any building may be developed for residential uses so
long as 60 percent of the total ground floor area within the development
area is devoted to commercial uses.
EXCEPTION: This provision s#a4 does not apply when commercial uses are
proposed for an existing residential building within a commercial district that was
within a commercial district prior to June 3, 2002 nor is it aaalicable to Income-
Qualified Housing allowed under SDC 4.7.370 or 4.7.405.
(a) The commercial uses on an MUC site aha4 must be developed prior to or
concurrently with other proposed uses. Concurrency may be established
pg. 27—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 28 of 166
by approval of a Master Plan that provides a mix of uses that includes
commercial and other proposed uses.
EXCEPTION: This provision & a4 does not apply to residential and/or limited
manufacturing uses that are in existence as of June 3, 2002.
(2) Maximum Footprint for Retail Uses. The maximum building footprint for a
grocery store sbag be is 70,000 square feet. The maximum building footprint for
other single tenant wholesale or retail uses &hail must be 50,000 square feet.
The maximum footprint for all other uses s#al•4 must be based upon lot or parcel
coverage and building setbacks.
(3) Minimum Floor Area Ratio. A minimum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.40 s#a4 4e is
required for all new development or redevelopment in the MUC portion of the
Downtown Mixed-Use Area. A FAR of 0.30 is required for new development on
lots/parcels greater than 1 acre in the MUC District outside of the Downtown
Mixed-Use Area. FAR is defined for this purpose as the amount of gross floor
area of all buildings and structures on the building lot or/parcel divided by the
total lot or/parcel area.
EXCEPTION: Existing auto and truck dealerships in the Downtown Mixed-Use
Area as specified in SDC 3.2.610 under the automotive and truck sales, storage,
repair and service category are exempt from the minimum floor area ratio
requirement.
(B) MUE Development Standards.
(1) Preservation of the Industrial Land Supply.
(a) A minimum of 60 percent of the gross floor area within a MUE District
s#a44 must be dedicated to industrial uses to ensure that industrial land is
preserved for primarily industrial purposes.
EXCEPTION: Pre-existing structures and uses chime are covered under the
provisions of SDC 5.8.100 that addresses continuing non-conforming uses. This
provision does not apply to Income-Qualified Housing allowed under SDC
4.7.370 or 4.7.405.
(b) "Businesses and Professional Offices and Personal Services" listed in
SDC 3.2.610&ha may not have a ground floor area of more than 5,000
square feet for any single use.
(c) The industrial uses on an MUE site aha must be developed prior to or
concurrently with any other commercial or residential uses. Concurrency
may be established by approval of a Master Plan that provides a mix of
uses that includes commercial and other proposed uses.
EXCEPTION: Commercial and/or residential uses that are in existence as of
June 3, 2002.
pg. 28—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 29 of 166
(2) Minimum Floor Area Ratio. A minimum floor area ratio of 0.25 is required for all
new development or redevelopment in the MUE District.
(3) On-Site Design Standards specified in SDC 3.2.445 apply to development in the
MUE District with the following exemptions:
(a) Outdoor storage is allowed, but storage areas &ha4 are not be permitted
in front or street-side yards.
(b) Outdoor storage sha4.4 must be screened from the view of adjacent
properties and from public rights-of-way as specified in SDC 4.4.110.
Painted structural screens s#at4 must match the building color scheme of
the development area.
(c) The minimum landscaped open space and the maximum impermeable
surface standards specified in SDC shall be reduced to 25
percent and 75 percent respectively.
(C) MUR Development Standards.
(1) Preservation of the Residential Land Supply.
(a) A minimum of 80 percent of the gross floor area within a MUR District
must be dedicated to multiple unit housing to ensure that medium and
high density land is preserved for primarily residential purposes.
EXCEPTION: Pre-existing structures and uses chime are covered under the
provisions of SDC 5.8.100 that addresses continuing non-conforming uses.
(b) The residential uses on an MUR site s#a4 must be developed prior to or
concurrently with any other commercial or industrial uses. Concurrency
may be established by approval of a Master Plan that provides a mix of
uses that includes commercial and other proposed uses.
EXCEPTION: Commercial and/or industrial uses that are in existence as of the
adoption of this MUR District.
(2) Minimum/Maximum Residential Densities.
(a) Minimum residential densities for strictly residential development within
the MUR District s#at4 must be 20 units per gross acre.
(b) Minimum residential densities for developments that include mixed uses
within the MUR District shall be 12 units per gross acre.
EXCEPTION: If less than 20 units per gross acre are provided, the development
s#a must include a minimum of 10 percent of the total gross floor area in
nonresidential uses.
pg. 29—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 56 of 166
(c) There are is no maximum residential density+es established for the MUR
District other than that imposed directly through compliance with the
maximum building height.
EXCEPTION • 611ilrliRg heightS Shall Ferri date mwimi im deps;itioc
(3) Nonresidential Uses.
(a) Nonresidential uses in the MUR District&haf4 must not exceed 5,000
square feet of ground floor area for each separate use and s#a4 must be
limited to a maximum of 20 percent of the total gross floor area in the
development area.
(b) Nonresidential uses developed as part of a mixed use building that
includes housing shaf4 must be developed to maintain a minimum density
of 12 dwelling units per acre. When a development site is composed of 2
or more phases, each phase s4a44 must also meet this standard.
EXCEPTION: Civic uses s4a44 are not be a permitted use in the MUR District.
(4) All development in the MUR District complies with the architectural design
standards in SDC 4.7.375.
Commentary. Add the Income-Qualified Housing and Commercial to Residential Conversion
Standards to the Public Land and Open Space District, SDC 3.2.710 Schedule of Use
Categories and fix any reference to code standards that were incorrect or changed with these
code amendments in the table. Remove the reference to SDC 4.7.100 in the description of"S"
Special Standards to be consistent with other code sections that permit uses subject to certain
SDC sections.
This is a revised version of the schedule of uses in SDC 3.2.710. Uses previously marked with
an "S"for special development standards are now listed as P*with reference to applicable code
standards. This approach matches the formatting for updated use tables in recent development
code updates to commercial, industrial, and residential districts. See below for an explanation
of the PLO District's legislative history of treatment of uses previously listed under"secondary
uses" heading.
Legislative History of SDC 3.2-710 (formerly SDC 23.020)
May 1986— Ordinance 5326 adopted Springfield Development Code to replace prior
comprehensive zoning code.
• Header as adopted was "Secondary Public Lands and Open Space"
November 1986 to 1991
• Header was changed in a reprinting at some point.
• No amendments to Section 23.020 were adopted by Ordinance during that time.
February 2006—Ordinance 6154
• First time that "secondary use"header was adopted in an ordinance.
pg. 30—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 51 of 166
• Purpose of amendments was to add to the use list under "Government"
• Recommend that uses added in or after Ordinance 6154 be limited to secondary uses since
that information was in front of Council. (Conversely, recommend that other uses added
before 2006 not be limited to secondary uses unless specifically described that way, since
that limitation was arguably not in front of City Council at time use was added to code.)
Notes on Proper Classification of Specific Uses in "Secondary Use"column
Agricultural cultivation of undeveloped land
• Internally inconsistent to allow only as "secondary use"if secondary use is defined as use
that is secondary to a primary permitted use, because existence of primary permitted use
would mean that land is not "undeveloped"
• Original to May 1986 Springfield Development Code (Ordinance 5326)
Cafeteria and restaurants primarily serving the patrons of the development
• Wording reflects intention to allow only as a secondary use
• Original to May 1986 Springfield Development Code
• Recommend updating to "Eating and drinking establishments as a secondary use primarily
serving the development area"(to be consistent with terms used in other districts)
Child care facilities
• Before 2021 legislation and code update project, in other zones child care centers were
noted as primarily serving the employees of the development or as secondary to the
development, where not intended to be a primary use.
• Original to May 1986 Springfield Development Code
• Recommend changing to "Child care center"to match current defined term. Family child
care home not allowed because residence is not allowed.
Heliports and helistops
• Special standards apply in SDC 4.7.240. Recommend keeping discretionary use.
• Original to May 1986 Springfield Development Code
Office and storage yards that are incidental to a primary use
• "Administrative Offices"are an outright permitted use in the PLO zone (added in 2006)
• Original to May 1986 Springfield Development Code
• Recommend updating to "Outdoor storage yards as a secondary use"to match current
defined term (outdoor storage yard)
Mortuaries and chapels associated with cemeteries
• Wording reflects intention to allow only as a secondary use, recommend keeping
discretionary use.
• Original to May 1986 Springfield Development Code
Maintenance and security residences, excluding mobile homes
• Recommend keeping as discretionary use, discretionary review implies secondary or
accessory to public land use.
Low impact public facilities
• Recommend these be permitted outright not as secondary use
• Original to May 1986 Springfield Development Code
pg. 31—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 52 of 166
High impact public facilities (SDC 4.7.160)
• Recommend these continue to be permitted under standards in SDC 4.7.160 that discuss
adoption in PFSP as alternative to DU approval
• Original to May 1986 Springfield Development Code
Certain Wireless Telecommunications Systems Facilities
• Added by Ordinance 5849 (311711997)
o Wireless telecommunications facilities added as uses across the development code to
comply with the 1996 Telecommunications Act.
o PLO zone noted in Article 32 standards as "preferred site"for WTS facilities rather than
"conditionally suitable site"or"acceptable site."
o Many types of WTS facilities in PLO zone were allowed based on building permit
only. No mention anywhere in standards of being a "secondary use"in any context.
• Not consistent with current FCC rules to allow only as a secondary use in the PLO zone
• Ordinance 6359 (1011712016) specifically amended WTS facilities allowed in PLO zone, no
mention in analysis of where WTS would be allowed in PLO was Council informed that they
would only be allowed in properties as secondary to a primary use
Wellness center
• Ordinance 6009 (41112002) added "Wellness Center"as a special use, special use
standards state the nature of it as a secondary use. Those secondary use standards are
still in effect.
• Recommend relocating to Government category because special standards state it is
secondary to community centers which are listed in Government category
Parking structures
• Ordinance 6154 (216106) added"Parking structures"
• Minutes from 1115106 planning commission public hearing indicate that "Mr. Karp[Senior
Planner]added parking structures to that secondary use just in case there is ever a need for
one."
• Recommend listing this use as a secondary use since the use was added in an ordinance
that included the "Secondary Uses"heading in the table and minutes reflect intent to add it
as a secondary use.
3.2.700— Public Land and Open Space District
3.2.710 Schedule of Use Categories.
The following buildings and uses are permitted in this district as indicated subject to the provisions,
additional restrictions and exceptions specified in this code.
2= Permitted Use; PERMITTED I ICE c i dnJiQc±±n+ho rtpnd -,I.- pf+hies p ,ip
2= a-S
specified in SEC^mac.
ED"= Discretionary Use permit required; DISCRETIONARY USE su a et to Feview and analyses , ndeF
Type 11 pFeeeduFe (SDG at the Planning Commission eF HeaFings OffiGial level.
N = Not Allowed-
* Permitted subject to cited code standards
SITE Pilo A' DE\/IE\A/CLJAI 1 BE DEQU1DE11i ...Y..,rted .-.Is.-.,. here ;R t h 4 5 ,. The land uses listed in
Table 3.2.710 are permitted subject to Site Plan Review approval and the provisions of this section.
pg. 32—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 55 of 166
Table 3.2.710 Permitted Uses Use.-,.+,,,er4 -Uses PLO District Applicable code
Standards
Land Use PFiFnaFy I see (& "4-7-283)
Education
Colleges S-P* SDC 3.2.720
High Schools &P* SDC 3.2.720
Private/Public Elementary and Middle Schools S-P* SDC 3.2.720
Government
Administrative offices &P* SDC 3.2.720
Courts &P* SDC 3.2.720
Fire Stations D SDC 3.2.720
Justice Center,a building, including, but not limited to:a police D SDC 3.2.720
station,courts,administrative offices and a jail
Libraries &P* SDC 3.2.720
Museums 6-P* SDC 3.2.720
Neighborhood and community centers &P* SDC 3.2.720
Performing arts centers &P* SDC 3.2.720
Plazas and other sites of public interest 6-P* SDC 3.2.720
Police satellite facilities D SDC 3.2.720
Post offices &P* SDC 3.2.720
Public transit facilities D SDC 3.2.720
Senior/Adult Activity Centers &P* SDC 3.2.720
Sports complexes/stadiums D SDC 3.2.720
Wellness Center P* SDC 3.2.720
Parks and Open Spaces
D..L.If..... d pF ..+.........I... .....J rarrPa+.......I F.,..iIi+i.....
Community parks 6-P* SDC 3.2.720
Linear park P
Neighborhood parks P
Private areas of greater than 1 acre reserved for open space as P
part of a cluster or hillside development
Publicly and privately owned golf courses and cemeteries D
Regional parks �-P* SDC 3.2.720
R.V. parks and campgrounds outside of a regional park and D
without sanitary sewer service as a temporary use subject to
termination when within 1,000 feet of sanitary sewer
R.V. parks and campgrounds within a regional park &P* SDC 3.2.720
Residential
Conversion from commercial to residential (SDC 4.7.2151
Income-Qualified Housing (SDC 4.7.370 and
4.7.405
Other ce,.,.ndar-y Wes(-SOG
Agricultural cultivation of vacant land P
Child care centers facilities P* SDC 4.7.340
pg. 33—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 54 of 166
Table 3.2.710 Permitted Uses Use Gate,ere .�ses PLO District Applicable code
Standards
Land Use PFifaF••Wses (& "4=-L283)
develepm Eating and drinking establishments as a
secondary use primarily serving the development area
Heliports and helistops D
High impact public facilities QP* SDC 4.7.160
Low impact public facilities P
Maintenance and security residences,excluding manufactured D
dwellings^,R"° mp;
Mortuaries and chapels associated with cemeteries D
^F d Outdoor storage yards+"-a+a.re inr_-WeRtal to as a P* SDC 4.4.110
secondary use
Parking structures as a secondary use 5P* SDC 3.2.720
rem.,;^Wireless Telecommunications Systems WTS Facilities (SDC 4.3.145)
Commentary. The standards in this section were moved from 4.7.100 as they only apply to the
Public Land and Open Space District;specifically, SDC 4.7.200 (Public and Private Parks (in
the PLO District), SDC 4.7.203 (Public Land and Open Space), and SDC 4.7.250 Wellness
Centers in the PLO District. The reference to the Metro Plan land use designation was updated
to align with recent amendments related to adoption of the Springfield Comprehensive Plan Map
and Land Use Element, which shows all plan designations in Springfield's UGB, including
reflecting adopted refinement plan diagrams.
3.2.720 Development Standards—Specific.
(A) Primary access must be on arterial or collector streets except as provided or exempted
elsewhere in SDC 3.2.700.
(B) Stadiums, swimming pools and other major noise generators must be located at least 30
feet from residential property lines and must be screened by a noise attenuating barrier.
(C) Community and regional parks must comply with the standards specified below.
(1) Primary access must be on arterial or collector streets unless specified or
exempted elsewhere in this section.
(2) Stadiums, swimming pools and other major noise generators within parks must
be located at least 30 feet from residential property lines and screened by a
noise attenuating barrier.
(3) Community and regional parks must be designated on a Park Facilities Plan
adopted by the City, or be approved in accordance with Type 3 review procedure
(Discretionary Usel.
pg. 34—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 55 of 166
(4) A Traffic Impact Study must be prepared by a Traffic Engineer and approved by
the City Engineer.
(D) For all special uses. a Traffic Impact Study must be prepared as specified in
SDC 4.2.105(B).
(E) R.V. parks and campgrounds within regional parks must comply with the standards
specified in SDC 4.7.220(Bl.
(F) Private/Public Elementary and Middle Schools must meet the standards specified in
SDC 4.7.195.
(G) Wellness centers must comply with the standards specified below.
(1) The building is owned by a public agency.
(2) The center is secondary to a primary public community recreation center on the
same development site. The square footage that is dedicated to non-public.
wellness-related uses may not exceed 50 percent of the combined total area
within the center and within the primary recreation facility) that is dedicated to
public, recreation-related uses.
(H) Pedestrian amenities for public buildings in mixed use designations must comply with
the standards in SDC 3.2.625(GlA,
Commentary. Fix any reference to code standards that were incorrect or changed with these
code amendments in the table. Remove the reference to special locational and/or siting
standards in the description of"S"Special Standards to be consistent with other code sections
that permit uses subject to certain SDC sections.
3.3.800— Urbanizable Fringe Overlay District
3.3.815 Schedule of Use Categories When There Is an Underlying Residential,
Commercial, or Industrial District.
The following uses may be permitted in the underlying residential, commercial, or industrial
district subject to the provisions, additional restrictions and exceptions specified in this
code. EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN SDC 3.3.810(B), URBAN USES (e.g., multiple-unit
housing or churches) NOT LISTED IN THE OF-10 OVERLAY DISTRICT ARE NOT
PERMITTED.
"P" = PERMITTED USE subject to the standards of this code.
"S" = SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS subject to cited
standards-Sped„ed.
pg. 35—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 56 of 166
"D" = DISCRETIONARY USE subject to review and analysis under Type 3 procedure
(SDC 5.9.10C) at the Planning Commission or Hearings Official level.
"N" = NOT PERMITTED
* = SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED
Underlying Land Use District
Use Categories/Uses Residential Commercial Industrial
Agricultural uses and structures P P P
Detached single-unit dwellings, manufactured homes,duplexes P N N
and accessory dwelling units (SDC 3.3.825)
Home Business(SDC 4.7.365 ) S S S
Neighborhood parks that do not require urban services S* N N
(SDC 4.7.3304.7..200)
Partitions(SDC 3.3.825(A€)M P N N
Property line adjustments P N N
High impact facilities (SDC 4.7.160) S* S* S*
Low impact facilities P P P
Temporary sales/display of produce,the majority of which is P P P
grown on the premises (SDC 4.8.125)
Tree felling(SDC 5.19.100) P P P
R.V. parks and campgrounds(SDC 4.7.220) S* N N
RV parks and campgrounds that do not require urban services N D* D*
(SDC )
Expansion of non-conforming uses existing on the effective date N D* D*
of Lane County's application (on either the/ICU or I/U District to
the property) (SDC 3.3.385(F))
Expansion or replacement of lawful uses permitted in the N P* P*
underlying commercial or industrial district (SDC 3.3.825(C€))
Expansion or replacement of lawful discretionary uses in the N D* D*
underlying land use district (SDC 3.3.825(C€))
New permitted and specific development standards in the N P* P*
underlying land use district within existing structures
(SDC (C ))
Manufactured a dwelling as a permanent office use in an N N S*
industrial district (SDC 3.2428)or manufactured dwelling as a
{night watchman's quarters n)GF -4-r-A-dyed unit
(effi e) in an ind-u-strial d,,. (SDC 4.7.185 aRF]4-:7 1:7 A)
Certain wireless telecommunications systems facilities See See See
SDC 4.3.145 SDC 4.3.145 SDC 4.3.145
Linear park P P P
Commentary: The standards in SDC 3.3.825 were reorganized to make the code clearer and
easier to interpret; the overall content of the section was not changed. The standards in (E) of
pg. 36—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
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this section were moved from 4.7.100 as they only apply to the Urbanizab/e Fringe District;
specifically, SDC 4.7.200 (Public and Private Parks (in the Urbanizable Fringe Overlay District)).
3.3.825 Development Standards Ad.aition-ai Provisions.
(A) Connection to the Sanitary Sewer System,
1W The City& ail must not extend water or sanitary sewer service outside the city
limits, unless a health hazard, as defined in ORS 222.840 et seq., is determined
to exist. Annexation of the affected territory so served is required if the territory is
within the urban growth boundary and is contiguous to the city limits. The-may
may extend yViater nr saRitar y seVnier ni i4cir-lo the pity limits nr i irbaR grnvhh
be �nraFy provide so ser�iines to properties 'thin the pity limits
pvcrrrcrar�t��rcrv-ram 3c�craTc�.r�v�rvper«�"v=Fcrrirrrrt�. crcy-�rrrnrr. As
provided in ORS 222.840 et seq., the City and a majority of the electors of the
affected territory may agree to an alternative to annexation to mitigate the health
hazard, including extraterritorial extension of services without annexation.
Ua 44 The Lane County Sanitarian sha4 must certify that the proposed individual
waste water disposal system meets D.E.Q. standards prior to Development
Approval.
Ub (G) Lane County is considered an affected party and &ha4 must be notified of
all development applications.
2 Any property to be partitioned that is within the distances specified in OAR 340-
071-0160(4)(A) for connection to the Citv's sanitary sewer system requires
annexation to the City prior to Partition Tentative Plan submittal, unless the
Director determines that a topographic or man-made feature makes the
connection physically impractical. In the event of such determination. the
Partition application may be approved without annexation.
3 The City may extend water or sanitary sewer outside the city limits or urban
growth boundary to provide these services to properties within the city limits.
Q 44Siting of Residential Uses. Detached single-unit dwellings, duplexes, and
accessory dwelling units are permitted in the R-1 has�;e district only, and must be
sited to allow the future division and/or more intensive use of the property. The
applicable on-site sewage disposal facility sha4 must be conditional, and made a part of
any permit necessary to achieve the standards of this Overlay District. The following
standards apply:
(1) The siting of single-unit dwellings, duplexes and accessory dwelling units on any
lot or/parcel 5 acres or more in size and zpped in the R-1 district requires
approval of a Future Development Plan as specified in SDC 5.12.12( (E).
(2) Additional development restrictions that limit the location of buildings and on-site
sewage disposal facilities&ha4 must be applied where necessary to reserve land
for future urban development.
pg. 37—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 58 of 166
(3) Where there is an existing single-unit dwelling on properties within the R-2 or R-3
land use district, 1 or 2 accessory dwelling units are permitted, irrespective of the
parcel size, provided that the property can in the future meet the necessary
densities for applicable district as shown on a Future Development Plan as
specified in SDC 5.12.120(E).
sewer system shall req6iirea appeax�atie_R to the Gity prier te Partitie.p Teeptative Plap
submittal, WRIess the DiFeGt9F deteFmiRes that a t9pGgFaphiG 9F maR made featwFe makes
C (€ Commercial and Industrial Districts. Uses requiring Discretionary review, uses
requiring specific development standards, new permitted uses and expansion of
permitted uses in commercial and industrial districts short must demonstrate that the use
will not generate singly or in the aggregate additional need for key urban services.
UD {€}Public Land and Oaen Space District. R.V. parks and campgrounds&hail must be
located on land classified Public Land and Open Space (PLO) and be subject to the
specific development standards specified SDC 4.7.220.
UE Public and Private Park Uses. Neighborhood Parks must be shown on the Springfield
Comprehensive Plan or an adopted refinement plan, or be reviewed under Type 3
Discretionary Use procedures.
Commentary: Add the Income-Qualified Housing and Commercial to Residential Conversion
Standards to the Glenwood Riverfront Mixed-Use Plan District, SDC 3.4.250 Schedule of Use
Categories and fix any reference to code standards that were incorrect or changed with these
code amendments in the table.
3.4.200—Glenwood Riverfront Mixed-Use Plan District
3.4.250 Schedule of Use Categories.
In Subareas A, B, C and D, the following uses shall be permitted in the base zoning districts as
indicated, subject to the provisions, additional restrictions and exceptions specified in this code.
Uses not specifically listed may be approved as specified in SDC 3.4.260. Prohibited uses are
listed in SDC 3.4.255.
"P" = PRIMARY USE subject to the standards of this code. Primary uses are defined in
SDC 6.1.110 as "the principal use approved in accordance with this code that usually occupies
greater than 50% of the gross floor area of a building or greater than 50% of a development
area."
"S" = SECONDARY USE subject to the standards of this code. Secondary uses are defined in
SDC 6.1.110 as "Any approved use of land or a structure that is incidental and subordinate to
the primary use, and located on the same development area as the primary use. Secondary
uses shall must not occur in the absence of primary uses."
_g. 38—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
"N" = NOT PERMITTED
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHALL BE REQUIRED for all development proposals within Subareas A,
B, C and D.
Categories/Uses Residential Commercial Office Employment
Mixed-Use Mixed-Use Mixed-Use Mixed-Use
Accessory Uses
A use or uses within a primary use building that is for the
residents'or employees'benefit and that does not generally serve
the public,including,but not limited to,building maintenance
P P P P
facilities,central mail rooms,child care,conference rooms,
employee restaurants and cafeterias,indoor recreation areas,and
indoor recycling collection centers.
Commercial/Retail
Eating and drinking establishments whose principal activity
involves the sale and/or service of prepared foods and beverages
directly to consumers,including,but not limited to,bakeries, S P S S
cafes,delicatessens,restaurants,coffee shops,brew pubs,and
wine bars.
Personal services whose principal activity involves the care of a
person or a person's apparel,including,but not limited to,fitness
S P S S
centers,spas, hair stylists,shoe repair,dry cleaners,tailors,and
daycare.
Professional,scientific,research and technical services are small-
scale commercial office enterprises whose principal activity
involves providing a specialized service to others.These activities
can be housed in office storefronts,office buildings,or in
residential or live/work units where such residential use is S P P P
permitted by this code and include,but are not limited to,legal
advice and representation,accounting and income tax
preparation,banking,architecture,engineering,design and
marketing,real estate,insurance,physicians,and counselors.
Retail sales and services are commercial enterprises whose
principal activity involves the sale and/or servicing of merchandise
(new or reused)directly to consumers.Examples include,but are S S S S
not limited to,bookstores,grocers,pharmacies,art galleries,
florists,jewelers,and apparel shops.
Educational Facilities*
Public/private educational facilities for primary and secondary
S N N N
education
Public/private educational facilities that include,but are not
limited to,higher education aimed at adults; business,
N P P P
professional,technical,trade and vocational schools;job training;
and vocational rehabilitation services.
Employment
Business parks N N P P
Hospitals N N N P
Light manufacturing uses engaged in the manufacture
(predominantly from previously prepared materials)of finished N N N P
products or parts,including processing,fabrication,assembly,
pg. 39—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 2t(5 of 166
Categories/Uses Residential Commercial Office Employment
Mixed-Use Mixed-Use Mixed-Use Mixed-Use
treatment,testing,and packaging of these products.The uses are
not potentially dangerous or environmentally incompatible with
office employment uses and all manufacturing uses,and storage
of materials occurs entirely indoors.These uses include,but are
not limited to,manufacture of electronic instruments,preparation
of food products,pharmaceutical manufacturing,and research
and scientific laboratories.
Office employment uses are typically housed in buildings where
there is limited interaction between the public and the proprietor.
These uses are associated with the performance of a range of
administrative,medical,high tech,nanotechnology,green
technology,pharmaceutical and biotechnology,information
N P P P
technology,information management,and research and
development functions.These uses include,but are not limited to,
call centers,corporate or regional headquarters,physicians'
clinics,software development,media production,data processing
services,and technical support centers.
Recycling facilities that occur completely within buildings and are
N N N P
located only on the west side of McVay Highway.
Warehousing and distribution uses for the storage and regional
wholesale distribution of manufactured products and for products
used in testing,design,technical training or experimental product N N N S
research and development permitted in conjunction with business
headquarters.
Hospitality
Conference/visitor centers include,but are not limited to,
conference hotels,visitor information centers,museums,and N P N N
conference/exposition centers.
Hotels include,but are not limited to, inns,bed and breakfasts,
guesthouses,extended stay hotels or apartment hotels,limited
service hotels,and full service hotels. Hotels may be converted to
apartments where such residential use is permitted by this code N P P N
and the Oregon Structural Specialty Code,related building codes,
fire codes and referenced standards in effect at the time of
application for a building permit.
Residential Nigh ^ ^i'ri
Residential occupancy of a dwelling unit by a household that
includes,but is not limited to,apartments,condominiums,
P P P N
live/work units,lofts,row houses,townhouses,and elderly-
oriented congregate care facilities.
Income-Qualified Housing** P P P P
Conversion from commercial to residential*** P P N
Parking
Public or private parking lots/structures S S S S
Public Open Space
Riverfront linear park/multi-use path P P P P
Park blocks to include recreational facilities and stormwater
P N N N
management facilities.
Public Utilities and Other Public Uses
pg. 40—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Categories/Uses Residential Commercial Office Employment
Mixed-Use Mixed-Use Mixed-Use Mixed-Use
Low impact facilities are any public or semi-public facility that is
permitted subject to the design standards of this code,including,
but not limited to,wastewater;stormwater management;
P P P P
electricity and water to serve individual homes and businesses;
other utilities that have minimal olfactory,visual or auditory
impacts;street lights;and fire hydrants.
Public uses,including,but not limited to,fire and police stations. N N P N
Wireless Telecommunications Systems Facilities.Only flush
mounting the entire antenna on a building shall be permitted if
the connecting cables cannot be seen;they are color matched to
the building;and they match the fagade of the building.If
P P P P
conditions do not favor flush mounted antennas,a stand-alone
monopole antenna not more than 15 feet high,measured from
the place of attachment on the roof,shall be permitted if the
antenna is set back so that it cannot be seen from street.
* Educational facilities include, but are not limited to,classrooms,auditoriums, labs,gyms and
libraries.
** Income-Qualified Housing is permitted subject to either (1)the approval standards in the district for
residential uses: or(2)the approval standards in SDC 4.7.370 and 4.7.405.
***Conversion from commercial to residential use is permitted subject to the standards in SDC 4.7.215.
Commentary: Add the Income-Qualified Housing and Commercial to Residential Conversion
Standards to the Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Plan District, SDC 3.4.300 Schedule of Use Categories
and fix any reference to code standards that were incorrect or changed with these code
amendments in the table. Remove the reference to SDC 4.7.100 in the description of"S"
Special Standards to be consistent with other code sections that permit uses subject to certain
SDC sections.
3.4.300— Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Plan District
3.4.320 Schedule of Use Categories.
(A) The following uses are permitted subject to Site Plan Review approval, unless exempted
elsewhere in this section. It is expected that interim uses of buildings existing prior to the
adoption of this section will take place until redevelopment of the entire BKMU Plan District
occurs under an approved Conceptual Development Plan.
(B) The following buildings and uses are permitted in this Plan District as indicated subject
to the provisions, additional restrictions and exceptions specified in this code.
"P" = PERMITTED USE subject to the standards of this code.
pg. 41—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 42 of 166
"S" = SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS subject to cited
standards asspec+f+ed
"D" = DISCRETIONARY USE subject to review and analysis under Type 3 procedure
(SDC ) at the Planning Commission or Hearings Official level.
"N" = NOT PERMITTED
SITE PLAN REVIEW IS REQUIRED, unless exempted elsewhere in this code.
Use Categories/Uses BKMU District
Residential Uses
Multiple-Unit Housing (SDC 4.7.375-4.7.390) S
Single Room Occupancy P
Income-Qualified Housing(SDC 4.7.370 and 4.7.405) S
Conversion from commercial to residential use(SDC 4.7.215) S
Business and Professional Offices and Personal Services
Accountants, bookkeepers and auditors P
Advertising/marketing agencies P
Architects, landscape architects and designers P
Art studios,fine and performing P
Art restoration P
Attorneys P
Audio/video production studio P
Authors/composers P
Bank, credit unions and savings and loans P
Barber and beauty shops P
Business schools P
Catering services P
Clinics and research/processing laboratories P
Collection agencies P
Commodity contract brokers and dealers P
Computer and information services P
Child care facilities (See SDC 4.7.4-2-;340) S
Dentist P
Detective and protective agencies P
Diaper service P
Doctors P
Grafting,graphics and copy services P
Employment agencies P
Engineers and surveyors P
Financial planning, investment services P
Funeral services P
Graphic art services P
Gymnastics instruction P
House cleaning services P
Insurance carriers, agents, brokers and services P
Interior decorator and designers P
Laundry,dry cleaning, including self service, and ironing services P
42—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 43 of 100
Use Categories/Uses BKMU District
Loan companies, other than banks P
Locksmiths P
Lumber brokers P
Mailing services/mail order sales P
Management and planning consultants P
Manufactured unit as a temporary construction or general office or sales office P
Motion picture studio/distribution P
Newspaper office and production P
Non-profit organizations P
Opticians P
Performing arts instruction P
Photocopying P
Photography studios P
Planners, land use P
Printing/publishing P
Private investigator P
Psychologists and counselors P
Real estate sales and management P
Scientific and educational research P
Security systems services P
Self-defense studio P
Shoe repair P
Stenographers and secretarial services P
Stockbrokers P
Swimming pool cleaning P
Tailors P
Tanning salons P
Telephone answering services P
Title companies P
Travel agencies P
TV and radio broadcasting studios P
Typing services P
Window cleaning P
Certain Wireless Telecommunications Systems Facilities See SDC 4.3.145
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Cocktail lounges P
Delicatessens P
Sit down restaurants P
Taverns P
Recreational Facilities(SDC 4.7.205
Amusement park P
Arcades P
Art studios,fine and performing P
Athletic field P
Auditoriums S
Batting cages S
Bingo parlors P
)g. 43—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 44 of 166
Use Categories/Uses BKMU District
Bowling alleys P
Dance halls S
Exercise studios P
Exhibition hall P
Golf driving range P
Gyms and athletic clubs P
Hot tub establishments P
Hydrotubes S
Miniature auto race track P
Miniature golf P
Movie theaters, indoor P
Movie theaters, drive-in S
Non-alcoholic nightclubs P
Off-track betting facility P
Parks, private and public P
Play/tot lot P
Playground P
Pool halls P
Recreation center P
Riding stable P
Shooting range S
Skating rinks S
Stadiums S
Swimming pools P
Tennis. Racquetball and handball courts P
Theater, legitimate P
Velodromes S
Water skiing facilities P
Retail Sales
Antiques P
Apparel P
Art galleries and museums P
Art supplies P
Auction/flea markets P
Automobiles (SDC 4.7.1151 4S
Bakeries P
Bicycles P
Boats (SDC 4.7.115) SP
Books P
Camera and photographic supplies P
Campers N
Candy, nuts and confectionery P
China,glassware and metal ware stores P
Cigars and cigarettes P
Computers, calculators and other office machines P
Convenience stores I P
Dairy products I P
)g. 44—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 45 of 166
Use Categories/Uses BKMU District
Department stores P
Drapery,curtains and upholstery P
Dry goods,and general merchandise P
Electrical supplies P
Equipment rental and leasing P
Fabrics and accessories P
Factory Outlet stores P
Farm equipment P
Feed,grain and hay stores P
Film drop-off and pick-up P
Fish P
Floor coverings P
Florists P
Fruits and vegetables P
Furniture P
Furriers P
Groceries P
Hardware P
Hobby supplies P
Household appliances P
Jewelry P
Liquidation Outlets P
Luggage and leather P
Magazines and newspapers P
Mail order houses P
Manufactured (mobile)/modular homes P
Meats P
Medical and dental supplies P
Musical instruments and supplies P
Novelties and gifts P
Office equipment P
Paint,glass and wallpaper P
Pharmacies P
Pottery P
Radios,televisions and stereos P
RVs,fifth wheelers and trailers (SDC 4.7.115� P
Sewing machines P
Shoes P
Small electrical appliances P
Sporting goods P
Stationary stores P
Supermarkets P
Toys P
Transient merchants P
Weapons dealers P
Social and Public Institutions
Charitable services P
_;g. 45—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 46 of 100
Use Categories/Uses BKMU District
Community and senior centers P
Educational branch facilities P
Fraternal and civic organizations P
Labor unions P
Public offices P
Transient Accommodations
Emergency shelter/facilities P
Hotels P
Motels P
RV parks P
Youth hostels P
Transportation Facilities(SDC 4.7.240
Docks and marinas D
Heliports S
Hel istops S
Linear park P
Train stations S
Transit stations D
Warehouse Commercial Retail and Wholesale Sales
Cold storage lockers D
Electrical supplies P
Floor covering sales P
Large electrical appliance sales P
Lumber yards and building materials D
Merchandise vending machine operators P
Mini warehouses,other inside storage P
Outdoor storage areas/yards P
Plumbing and heating supplies and contractors P
Unfinished furniture P
Warehouse/commercial uses engaged primarily in the wholesaling of materials to the P4
construction industry(SDC 3.4.3304 7 ?45)
Wholesale trade,warehousing,distribution and storage P
Manufacture and/or Assembly of.
Appliance P
Apparel and other finished products made from canvas, cloth,fabrics,feathers,felt, P
leather,textiles,wool,yarn and similar materials
Chemical and chemical products P
Communication equipment, including radio and television equipment P
Compounding,or treatment of the following previously prepared materials: bone, P
cellophane, clay,cork, Fiberglas,glass,hair, horns, metal, paper, plastics,shells,stones,
synthetic resins,textiles,tobacco,wool and yarns.
Concrete blocks. Cinder blocks and septic tanks P
Costume jewelry, novelties, buttons and misc. notions P
Cutlery, hand tools and hardware P
Dairy products, including butter, cream, cheese, milk,yogurt P
Electronic components and accessories P
Electronic transmissions and distribution equipment P
Engineering, laboratory,scientific and research instruments P
)g. 46—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Use Categories/Uses BKMU District
Finished wood manufacturing and assembly, including cabinets,door frames and picture P
frames
Food processing and packaging to include candy and other confectionary products, P
vegetables, meat, poultry and seafood
Furniture, including restoration P
Greeting cards, business forms and other business related printing P
Industrial machinery P
Lumber,wood and paper products P
Manufactured/modular housing and allied components P
Measuring, analyzing and controlling instruments P
Medical, dental and surgical equipment and supplies P
Medicinal chemicals and pharmaceutical products P
Metal and metal alloy products P
Metal fabrication machine shops P
Musical instruments P
Office computing and accounting equipment P
Optical instruments, including lenses P
Paints,varnishes, lacquers, enamels and allied products P
Prosthetic and orthopedic devices P
Perfumes and toiletries P
Photographic equipment and supplies P
Signs and advertising display P
Toys, sporting and athletic goods P
Transportation equipment including airplanes, auto, boats, buses, helicopters, P
motorcycles,railroad cars, RVs,trailers and trucks
Watches, clocks and related components P
Other Primary Industrial Uses zcn4
Business,labor,scientific and professional organizations P
Cleaning and dyeing plants P
Ice and cold storage plants P
Lubricating oils and greases P
Media productions, including TV and radio broadcasting, motion picture production and P
newspaper/books/periodical publishing
Plating, and coating works P
Regional distribution headquarters P
Research development and testing laboratories and facilities P
Recycling facilities P
Warehouse/commercial uses engage primarily in the wholesaling of materials to the P-S
construction industry(SDC 3.4.330�
Transportation Related,Non-manufacturing
Automotive and heavy equipment repair and service including the recapping and re- P
treading of tires
Maintenance facilities for passenger bus vehicles or motor freight vehicles P
Education
College level education facilities P
Trade schools P
Public and Private Parks(SDC 3.4.33Q4 ;E AQ
Pocket/neighborhood parks PS
pg. 47—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
page 48 of 166
Use Categories/Uses BKMU District
Community parks P
Public Utility Facilities
Communications towers,transmitters and relays D
High impact facilities (SDC 4.7.160) S
Low impact facilities P
Fish hatcheries P
3.4.325 Base Zone Development Standards.
Commentary. The standards in SDC 3.4.325 were reorganized to make the code clearer and
easier to interpret and to remove references to code that no longer apply, the content of the
section was not changed.
(A) Lot Area. Dimensions. and Coverage. The minimum lot or/parcel size in the BKMU
Plan District sba4 be is 6,000 square feet for residential and commercial uses and
10,000 square feet for industrial uses. No land division is permitted prior to approval of a
Conceptual Development Plan for the BKMU Plan District. The Director may waive the
requirement that buildable City lots/parcels have frontage on a public street as specified
in SDC 4.2.120(A).
(B) Setbacks.
i RIeSS MG dified by StaR aFGIS IaRGISGaped Landscaoed_setbacks
from the exterior boundaries of the BKMU Plan District and setbacks abutting
existing and future public or private rights-of-way dedicated on the approved
Conceptual Development Plan sb-a4.4 must be 10 feet for buildings and 5 feet for
parking and driveways. Zero lot line structures are permitted.
2 (G)Where an easement is larger than the required setback standard, no building
or above grade structure, except a fence, s#a4 may be built upon or over that
easement.
C) Height.
1 (D)There s4a4 be are no building height standards in the BKMU Plan District
unless abutting an R-2 use. In this case, the following building height limitation
applies:
2 When abutting an R-2 use, the building height limitation sba4.4 must be no greater
than that permitted in R-2 use for a distance of 50 feet.
3W {€4 Incidental equipment may exceed the height standards if no additional floor
space exceeding that necessary for the equipment is provided.
Commentary. The standards in this section were moved from 4.7.100 as they only apply to the
Booth Kelly Mixed-Use District; specifically, SDC 4.7.200 (Public and Private Parks (in the
pg. 48—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 49 of 166
BKMU District), SDC 4.7.210 (Residential Uses in Commercial Districts (in the BKMU District)),
and SDC 4.7.245 (Warehouse Commercial Retail and Wholesale (in the BKMU District)).
3.4.330 Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Development Standards—Specific
(A) Residential Uses.
(1) In the BKMU Plan District, residential uses must be encouraged as second story
uses above commercial and industrial uses and must not occupy more than 35
percent of the land area within the BKMU Plan District. All R-2 development
standards specified in SDC 3.2.200 apply.
(B) Commercial Uses.
(1) Warehouse Commercial Retail and Wholesale.
(a) Buildings must be located to minimize the visibility of outdoor storage
yards or areas.
(b) Outdoor storage yards must only be permitted as a secondary use.
(c) Any outdoor storage yard or area must be surrounded by a sight
obscuring fence.
(2) Light-Medium Industrial and Warehousing. For Warehouse-Commercial use.
at least 50 percent of the structure is used for storage of materials and 50
percent or less may be used for combined retail and office floor space.
(C) Standards for Public and Private Parks
(1) Public parks must be designated in the Springfield Comprehensive Plan including
the Willamalane Park and Recreation District Comprehensive Plan or be
approved in accordance with a Discretionary Use application as specified in
SDC 5.9.100.
(a) Community Parks must be designated on a Park Facilities Plan adopted
by the City, or be approved in accordance with Type 3 review procedure
(Discretionary Usel.
(b) A Traffic Impact Study must be prepared by a Traffic Engineer and
approved by the City Engineer.
4.7.100—Specific Development Standards
Commentary:As this standard only applies to the CC District, it should be moved to SDC
3.2.330[Commercial Districts]Development Standards— Specific.
pg.49—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 56 of 166
d 7 110 A nirr»I llvnrninht AGGOmmodations
HGes
Commentary. To make the code clearer and easier to interpret, the standards in SDC 4.7.115
were reorganized; the overall content of the section was not changed.
4.7.115 Motor vehicle sales, rental, or service: equipment sales, rental, or service: and
RV, Boat, and manufactured dwelling sales, rental, or service.
I)Wel"Rg RV C2na�nGtGFGYGlo Fruk Sales QQMLinp nn RRpAtpli
(A) Motor vehicle. eauiament. RV, boat, or watercraft sales (new or used) or rental use.:
(1) Must occupy an office/sales building (new construction) or any existing structure
of at least 1,000 square feet, with non-metallic siding and roofing, and located
where possible on the front portion of the lot or parcel.
(a) The use must install a decorative iron or masonry fence, raised planter or
combination thereof that will prevent a motor vehicle. eauiament. RV, or
boat from encroaching on sidewalks.
(b) A used vehicle sales use is not allowed to expand onto additional
property not previously occupied by and approved for used vehicle sales
use within the previous 90 days.
(c) All truck rental facilities must have approved concrete wheel stops and a
4-foot hiah fence where permitted in this code._preferably chain or cable,
with bollards placed at 5-foot intervals and secured in the around with
concrete footings of appropriate size and depth to prevent trucks from
drivina on sidewalks or over curbs. These barriers must be located
between the sidewalk and the paved parking or travel area.
(2) Sales of used motor vehicle. eauiament. RV. boat. or watercraft are permitted
only as secondary uses in the Downtown Exception Area, i.e.. where a new sales
use is the primary use. If a new sales use terminates business in the Downtown
Exception Area, and that new sales use also included the sale of used motor
vehicle. eauiament. RV, or boat, the used sales may continue to be sold from
those premises and the business will be classified as a are-existing
nonconforming use.
(B) Manufactured Dwelling and RV Sales
(1) A permanent office/sales building of at least 1,000 square feet, with non-metallic
siding and roofing, which may be a Manufactured Home, must be located where
possible on the front of the lot or parcel, prior to the sale or rental of any
manufactured dwelling. RV, or accessory product.
pg. 50—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 51 of 166
(2) Are Prohibited in the Downtown Exception Area.
(C) Motor vehicle repair and service
(1) All activities associated with motor vehicle, RV, and boat repair and service, with
the exception of maintenance activities including the pumping of gas or changing
tires, must take place within a building constructed to ensure that noise or odors
do not disturb the normal operation or tranauility of neighboring residential.
commercial, campus industrial or public land uses. Storage of motor vehicles and
boats to be repaired must be screened by a sight-obscuring fence. A 5-foot wide
landscape strip must be installed along the street frontage of all service stations.
(B) In the BKMU Plan District, boat, and RV sales must be located entirely indoors and
primarily
}�sell new units.
(A) PF OF a tl-Fe-G�;;1t_Q OFTe lttll "f�ve h"Tcre-
a Ry xiStI"Rg 6tF6IGt6IT. GTat'f Z.I.Tt 1 000 sn. g6iaQrefe'et With "Tf�n'In'IT'�1"fe"tQlIIl'� s1d1nn and
rnnfing apd- Innatead wheFe nnccihlo OR tho frnn4 nnr4inn of the In4/narGeI Used
r�r ;;nr! tri ink nr gar rental.& shall be permitted nnhi as seGeR larai i icoc in
trhrl��nvnv"viT n n EXGeptiGR AFea, i.e., wheFe .i'-rTev.g v-a'TdeaTersh'pF6trhr Y
�rve If a Peayy deaalerchin terminate.& hi iciness in the 6DA_yVn4nvn4n Cvnon4inn
Area aAd- ghat-A i de—l�-sin a1� inaIH� thicglo of ReW Gars i,sea r�rs
rci �rrcr T rP-ar �-rr yaps-vr�Tcvrcarv,�-raca�crry
9F masGRFY;eRro Faised planter nr nnmhi'atop' th oreef that will pFeyent yehinloc
om o fr nnrnanhing nn sir-Io�ni�ILc I Inr-lop nn nirni imc4�nroc chill Oho i icorJ nor c�loc
c�loc niithin the nroaiini is 99 rlwc
high fea"Ge wheFe per-r�tted OP thiS Gede, pFefeFably G,hain nr Gable with hn�as
PIaGed ;t 54994 intterVal's and core hoed in Oho grni IRd With nnnnroto fnntings of
annr ate size ;;Ad depth to nroaiont to irLc from driVing nn cid LQ-walks nr eve
`E�hh s These h—arrTers sh�alll be l4Eated- betwee+p the sidev.galk ;d pav&
parking er trayeal area,
(B) MebileManufaMured Dwelling and RV Sales Are Prohibited in the Downtown
le pted AerePessoble-e.A the rapt of the 19VPaFGel, PFOGTte t#t-9-sal F Pa;ta; f aRy
herne gr aGGesseFy PFE)di int
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pg. 51—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 52 of 166
wide IandSGape stFip shall be installed along the stFeet #entage ef all seFvmGe statiqRs.-
(D) Sterage of beats .;;Ad- 1M1A_tA_1FGYG1er, tG be repaired shall bea isrureat-apead by a sight Gb6G61FORg
fob(€) IR the C26l11/II I RaR DiStFiGt, a6itemebile, beat Gamper ;-;Ad--rRV sales shall be Ivr-ated
e Rtirehd iRdE ers and prirnarihd cell Rew i 1ROts
Commentary:As this standard only applies to the GO District, it should be moved to SDC
3.2.330[Commercial Districts]Development Standards— Specific.
A 7 145 Eating and Drinking Establishments
aarrea of the Office hi With Rg OR
whiGthey ar y a cited-!
Commentary:As this standard only applies to Garden Supply and Feed Stores in the MRC
District, it should be moved to SDC 3.2.330[Commercial Districts]Development Standards—
Specific.
[DiStFiGt. The bulk stGFage 9F sales Gf fertilizeF, feed GF plaRt rnateFials that FequmFe heavy
ern iiPment far leading is prehihiterl
Commentary: Following the recent Development Code Update Project, the use `Manufactured
Dwelling as a Permanent Office' was removed from the code (it was listed in 3.2.410 as part of
the `Secondary Uses Serving or Related to On-Site Industrial Uses'). During that code rewrite,
the distinction between Type 1 and Type 2 manufactured dwelling units was also removed. This
standard should be moved to SDC 3.2.428 Development Standards[Industrial Districts]—
Specific, as the use is specific to the Light Medium Industrial and Heavy Industrial Districts and
listed as a `secondary use'in the permitted use table 3.2.420.
d 7 170 I1Aanufantured Dwelling as a Permanent Offinn
(A) A peria;aReRt Ftht-9
pg. 52-Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 55 of 166
pe FGe Rt PitGh
(G) FG 1r datiGTrGeyeFs, `��kiFtiRg, I--aRGIa Rd baGkfill
al be-Feq'uiFed.
(v) The dwelliRg ,all be a Type 1 eF Type 2 I Rit
mini 1f;;n4i 1Fed rlWelliRg nn the PrnPerf�'
Commentary. Following the recent Development Code Update Project, the applicable standard
in the permitted uses table of SDC 3.2.320 was incorrectly listed as 4.7.145. The correct
standard for the `Manufacture or assembly of goods or products to be sold on premises' is this
standard— 4.7.175. That error was corrected in the permitted use table. This use is also only
permitted in the CC District. Therefore, this standard should be moved to SDC 3.2.330
[Commercial Districts]Development Standards— Specific.
d 7 175 11Aan-far-Wring as a Cnnnndary Use in Commercial Distrin4c
Commentary. The mixed-use code sections will be changed at a later date. Amended
standards in this section focus on outdated or incorrect references.
• Remove references to the "S"designation in Tables 3.2.320 Commercial Permitted Uses,
3.2.420 Industrial Permitted Uses, and 3.2.210 Residential Permitted Uses as the "S"
designation was removed during the Development Code Update Project.
• The Residential and Child Care Standards in (C)(3) were changed during previous
Development Code Update Projects.
• The Professional Offices standards in 4.7.190 was moved to SDC 4.7.335 Professional
Offices in Residential Districts.
4.7.180 Mixed Use Districts.
(A) Specific development standards for the MUC District s4a4 be are the same as
those specified in SDC 3.2.3240 as a-R-"-9*" use and listed in applicable subsections of
SDC 4.7.10C, and the following:
EXCEPTIONS:
(1) Drive-through uses may conflict with safe and convenient movement of
pedestrians and bicycles within MUC Districts. A drive-through use, for the
purposes of this section, is defined as a business activity involving buying or
selling goods or provision of services wherever one of the parties conducts the
activity from within a motor vehicle. Facilities } associated with a drive-
through usually involve queuing lines, service windows, service islands, and
service bays for vehicular use. Drive-through uses are therefore not permitted in
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MUC Districts unless the use is incidental to a primary site use, and when
designed in conformance with the following standards:
(a) The drive-through use s#a# must be limited to service windows which are
part of a primary use structure, and no more than 2 queuing lanes.
(b) Drive-up facilities s4a4 must be designed so that circulation and drive-up
windows are not adjacent to sidewalks or between buildings and the
street, to the maximum extent practicable.
(2) Parking Lots and Parking Structures, Public and Private.
(a) In MUC Districts, surface parking lots abutting public streets s4aI4 must
include perimeter landscaping and shade trees parking lot alantina as
specified in SDC 3.2.324-5 and P58.
(b) Parking structures located within 20 feet of pedestrian facilities, including,
but not limited to: public or private streets, pedestrian accessways,
greenways, transit stations, shelters, or plazas, halt must provide a
pedestrian-scale environment on the fagade facing the pedestrian facility.
One or more of the following techniques may be used:
(i) Provide retail or office uses on the ground floor of the parking
structure facing the pedestrian facility;
(ii) Provide architectural features that enhance the ground floor of a
parking structure adjacent to the pedestrian facility, for example,
building articulation, awnings, canopies, building ornamentation
and art; and/or
(iii) Provide pedestrian amenities in the transition area between the
parking structure and pedestrian facility, including landscaping,
trellises, seating areas, kiosks, water features with a sitting area,
plazas, outdoor eating areas, and drinking fountains.
(c) In MUC Districts, parking lots &half must be located beside or behind
buildings, internal to the development on a site. Existing or new outparcel
buildings between a large parking lot and the street s#aI4 must be used to
help define the streetscape, and lessen the visual impact of the parking
lot from the street.
(d) Small scale repair and maintenance services. In MUC Districts these
services s4a must take place entirely indoors, and buildings aha4 must
be constructed and utilized to ensure that noise or odor does not disturb
the normal operation and tranquility of neighboring residential and
business areas.
(B) Specific development standards for uses within the MUE District s#aUmare the same
as those specified in SDC 24- as a4;-"*&" use and listed in applicable subsections
of this section.
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(C) Specific development standards for uses within the MUR District s#a4 be are the same
as those specified in SDC 3.2.210 as an-`S" use and listed in applicable subsections of
this section as they apply to R-2 nn�and R-3#DRdevelopment.
EXCEPTIONS:
(1) Professional offices specified in SDC 4.7.3354 7 190 are exempt from those
specific development standards, but&haf4 must meet the standards for
development specified in SDC 3.2.630(C)(3).
(2) The MUR District allows uses that are not allowed in the nn�R-2 and R-3#DR
Districts. Permitted uses are listed in SDC . Nonresidential uses that are
not "professional office" related but have "S" designations in SDC 3.2.61 U, s#a4
must comply with the development standards listed in SDC 3.2.630(C)(3).
(3) Residential and Child Care Uses s#a1-4 must comply with the specific
development standards listed in SDC 4.7.4-2-5340 and 4.7.350.
Commentary. Following the recent Development Code Update Project, the distinction between
Type 1 and Type 2 manufactured dwelling units was removed. Therefore, remove (D) and clarify
throughout 4.7.185 that the night watchman's quarters refer to a "manufactured home"and not a
"manufactured unit".
4.7.185 Night Watchman's Quarters.
A manufactured home-nit, provided it meets City and State standards for safety and
construction, may be used as a permanent residence for employees of businesses or property
owners in Community Commercial, Light Medium Industrial, and Heavy Industrial Districts when
their presence is required for security purposes by the employer 24 hours a day; provided the
following standards are met.
(A) A permanent foundation shall must be provided for the manufactured home, unless
the manufactured home will be used for less than 120 days.
(B) The manufactured home shall must be removed from the premises within 30 days if
the business requiring security personnel or the property owner ceases operation.
(C) Foundation cover-skirting, landscaping, and backfill shall is required.
(r)Th H-rpit is either a Type 1 or Type 22
Commentary. Move this section to 4.7.335 Professional Offices in Residential Districts as the
standards in this section are specific to professional offices in residential districts.
d 7 190 PYAfAS6iGA71 OffiGes
(A) o-rniEes-i;-res t+At+a;-aistF+Gts are perm.fte� v.ghe+�:
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(11) The !GtS/paFGels are adjaceRt to rr M I Ir` nr nn RG DiGtFiGts; aRa
(2) The Majority of the icn i feetage of the str,Hcfi-wee-nvrnrthe 19Vparcel is Pe nro
4hmaR 100 feet tFiGtS. VVrMeKG P61bliG Fight-AfWay
Width 06 RGt GG IRte ! ih the Fneasi Fe FneRt
ar4orial nr rnllon4nr c4roo4
cnroonorJ from the ni ihlir VioYi
fi l"y GOMpatihle V.gith 4h9 original design
,
(C) A MiRiMi iM of 75 peFGeRteftf}e IGVPaFGel Stall be laik,sGaped.
Commentary. The screening standards listed in (A) are incorrect. They have been amended to
reference SDC 4.4.110 Screening.
Only terms that are being added, amended, or removed are shown under this section. Other
subsections in 4.7.195 that do not appear herein, are not intended to be amended.
4.7.195 Public/Private Elementary/Middle Schools.
(A) Schools are identified in the Metro Plan or Springfield Comprehensive Plan as key urban
services, wh-h-;h;;" and must be provided in an efficient and logical manner to keep
pace with demand. Schools may be located in any ZGRe district that permits schools. A
unique relationship exists between schools and the community, which requires special
consideration when applying screening standards. Maintaining clear sight lines for the
security and safety of children is desirable and may be achieved through the use of non-
opaque fencing and/or landscaping. The screening standards in SDC 4.4.110
FF 17 100 are applied only when required to screen playground structures, spectator
seating facilities, parking, storage yards and trash receptacles or where significant
conflicts are determined by the Director.
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Commentary: The standards in this section specific to the Residential Districts, Booth Kelly
Mixed-Use District(BKMU), Public Land and Open Space District(PLO), and the Urbanizable
Fringe Overlay District (UF-10) will be moved to their applicable district(SDC 3.4.330 Booth Kelly
Mixed-Use Development Standards—Specific, 3.2.720 Base Zone Development Standards[Fn
the PLO District]—Specific, 3.3.825 Development Standards[in the OF-10 District]), and 4.7.330
Public and Private Parks in Residential Districts).
A 7 200 Pu b"G and Private Parks
(A) Standards for PANG ant! Private Parks in the RLlMU Plistrint
T� '
/1\ ('ommi inity Darks shall he designated on a Dark I-ar4lltles Plan adopted by+he
Gity, or he approved in arnordanne with Tripe Q review pronedi ire (flisrretionary
I1 1 Traffic
(2) A Impart Study y shell he prepared by a Traffic Engineer and approved by
T�
the Gity Engineer.
Q Standards for PANG and Private Parks in the DI ll Ilistrint
(11) Primary aGGervs shall be be OR arterial OF GGI!ester streets-u;;ass spesn+edOF
exempted elsewhere OR this see#G
he Iorated at least 30 feet from residential property lines and screened by a
noise attenuating harrier
/4\ (`ommi inity and regional narks shall he designated on a Dark CaGilities Dlan
adepted by the Gity, or be approved OR aGGGrdaRGe with Type 3 review proGe4ure.
(lustre+ionapi I Ice\
(4) A Traffic Impart Study y Must he prepared by a Traffic Engineer and approved b
the Gity Engineer
(G) Standards for the 14bankaWe Fringe Werlay DiStFiGt. Neighborhood Park
shosw on the PA W Dlan or an adopted refinement plan or he reVieWGd i ender Tripe 3
flisrretionary I Ice proredi Tres
Commentary. These standards are specific to the Public Land and Open Space standards.
Therefore, move these standards to SDC 3.2.720 Base Zone Development Standards[in the
PLO District]—Specific.
11203 203 PANG Land and linen Cnann
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elsew#eFe OR SDG 3z 88-
(G) Gen;n;6iRity and regieRal parks shall GGR;ply with the Griteria SpeGified OR SD(; 4ZZZaLQ(E47
(D) F=erralll SpeGi l 6iseszrtraffin imv-rmpaGt st6idy shall be prepared as sp_eGmed r
SD(; n 10§(Avn)
(E) R.V. parks and Gan;pgre6iRds withiR regieRal parks shall GGFRPIY V.gith thea
SpeGifierl in cnr- n 22n(n)
/r�� el�neSs uefltes shell nernply with the nriteria SpeGmed in SD(` 4.7.250.
deeigTat+ens as spes,fied- i A c n G 2- a25
Commentary: Remove this section and move the standards to their respective district.
• For standard (A), move this standard to SDC 3.2.330 Development Standards[in
Commercial Districts]— Specific as this standard is specific to commercial districts in
areas designated mixed-use.
• For standard (B), remove this standard from the code. The phrase `the residential
development standards of the applicable mixed-use zoning and/or overlay district apply
to the residential use'is an obvious statement and redundant if it was moved to the
mixed-use zoning district standards in either SDC 3.2.600 or SDC 4.7.180.
• For standard (C), it was originally listed in Table 3.2.215 but was removed during the
2022 Development Code Update Project. Remove this standard and apply the correct
references to Setbacks (SDC 3.2.220) and Height(SDC 3.2.230) in Table 3.2.320
Permitted Uses in Commercial Districts.
• For standard(D), move this standard to SDC 3.4.330 Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Development
Standards—Specific as there is no reference to this standard in the Booth Kelly Mixed-Use
District.
A 7 210 Resmdenfinel Uses in Gery merGmal Dmstrm Gts
,
where rye applicable reel ilatiGR has heeR ereearerl
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mixed i ise zening and/er Gyerla y diStrint apply to the residential i ice
Rflf` `2 2 `)1F nnnn� iRg setbaGkc and height.
w�cz v-vvrrc v �T" `J� r.
Commentary: House Bill 2984 requires local governments to allow conversion of a building
from commercial to residential use without requiring a zone change or conditional use permit, as
long as the land is not in an industrial district. The conversion is subject to the following special
standards.
4.7.215 Conversion from Commercial to Residential Use
A The conversion of a building or a portion of a building from a commercial use to a
residential use is permitted in land use districts where residential uses area permitted or
conditional use subject to the standards and requirements of said district.
JB The conversion of a building or a portion of a building from a commercial use to a
residential use is also permitted in land use districts that do not allow residential uses
unless the building is:
1M In an industrial district.
2 Not able to be adequately served by water, sewer, storm water drainage or
streets at the time that the conversion is complete;
3 In the Hillside Overlay District;
4 In the Floodplain Overlay District,:
5 Within Water Quality Limited Watercourse riparian areas specified in
SDC 4.3.115(A): and
6 Within development setbacks for locally significant wetlands and riparian areas
as specified in SDC 4.3.117(C).
Commentary. This standard is specific to the GO District; therefore, move this standard to SDC
3.2.330[Commercial Districts]Development Standards— Specific.
d 7 230 Ce/Ondary Detail Calec in the GO MRtrint
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flnnr arm of nffir R whinh they are cited
IT�Gfr �r l'I"V'V"I"fiGTT �11T�GTCGG.
Commentary. This standard is specific to the NC District; therefore, move this standard to SDC
3.2.330[Commercial Districts]Development Standards— Specific.
d 7 235 Small' Cnaln Repair and SeFVinnc
reas_;Ode ;;nrl hi icipeass area.
Commentary. Remove this section and move the standards to their respective district. For
standards (A) through (F), move the standards to SDC 3.2.428 Development Standards
[Industrial Districts]—Specific, as the use is specific to the Industrial Districts. For standards
(G)(1) through (4), move the standards to SDC 3.4.330 Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Development
Standards—Specific.
d 7 245\A/2rnhn,-cn end 1A1hn1nc2In C2Inc
visibility of steirage yards or areas.
EXCEEPTIflATvrr-vaics ef heavy eq iiurpmrept ;-;Ad- ci`c neasPvtFeq61iuiFe feR4 .
above by May 5, 1991.
sterage faril)
(F) Light Medium -and Warteho, sing. Per 6ise, at least
/(`14)oPeGialpv.iisiie.p-rs-Ivr the RLI�DiStFi
areas..
/ Fds shall GRIY ho peFrnitted as a se GE) dary ise
T tttt�1�S��tr��rrarr-vTrry-pc�cnTrrccca-a�-crvccvrraary-i��
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Exhibit A
(4) Light Medium Industrial and Warehousing. FeF WaFehewse GemmeFGial 61se,
at 11ea'St 50 PerceRtGf this+ri in+i ire is i icon for storage of materials and F(1
r acres cccn c�a-�-raca�vracrn �accriura- --vv
perne Rt er less may he used for nembiRerd retail and effine floor sparse
Commentary: These standards are specific to the Public Land and Open Space standards.
Therefore, move these standards to SDC 3.2.720 Base Zone Development Standards[in the
PLO District]—Specific.
d 7 250 Wellness (`enters in the DI 0 District
(A) The hihi ii g 06 mined by a p ihlin ageRGY.-
4.7.300—STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL USES AND
CERTAIN USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Commentary. The standards in this section were moved from 4.7.200 Public and Private Parks
as the standards in this section are specific to public and private parks in residential districts.
4.7.330 Public and Private Parks in Residential Districts
Public parks must be designated in the Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Comprehensive Plan or be approved in accordance with a Discretionary Use application as
specified in SDC 5.9.100.
Commentary. The standards in this section were moved from 4.7.190 Professional Offices as
the standards in this section are specific to professional offices in residential districts.
4.7.335 Professional Offices in Residential Districts
A Professional offices in residential districts are permitted when:
1W The lots or parcels are adjacent to CC. M UC or M RC Districts: and
2Z The majority of the square footage of the structure on the lot or parcel is not more
than 100 feet from CC. MUC or MRC Districts. Where public-right-of-
separates the residential district from the commercial district, the right-of-way
width is not counted in the measurement.
UB A professional office exceeding 2,000 square feet of gross floor area must abut an
arterial or collector street.
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LQJ No parking is permitted within the front yard setback. Required parking must be
screened from the public view.
For structures on the Springfield Historic Inventory, any external modification must be
fully compatible with the original design.
LE Professional offices permitted are limited to: accountants, architects, attorneys.
computer programmers, designers, engineers, insurance agencies, investment
counselors, licensed real estate agents. medical and dental practitioners, counselors_
planners, and studios for artists, interior decorators and photographers, and similar
general office uses engaged in support services to their businesses and/or their parent
companies.
tF A minimum of 25 percent of the lot or parcel must be landscaped.
Commentary. This section was amended to comply with House Bill 3151 which permits
income-qualified housing as a manufactured dwelling park provided the property serves
households with incomes at 120 percent or less of the area median income (addressed in SDC
4.7.405(B)(3)) and if the park is owned as a nonprofit cooperative as defined in ORS 62.803.
However, the standards in this section do not apply to a manufactured dwelling park that meets
the income-qualified housing standards in 4.7.405.
4.7.345 Manufactured Dwelling Park.
A manufactured dwelling park is subject the following criteria:
(A) Minimum Area Required. A manufactured dwelling park must consist of a minimum
area of 1 acre.
(B) Density. The manufactured dwelling park must comply with the applicable net density
standards in SDC 3.2.235 as applied to the entire development area.
(C) Access. A manufactured dwelling park access must be located on public streets
improved to meet minimum standards and which are improved to a point intersecting a
collector or arterial street.
(D) Permitted Uses. A manufactured dwelling park may contain manufactured homes and
accessory structures permitted in this chapter, community laundry and recreation
facilities, and other common buildings for use by park residents only, and 1 residence
other than a manufactured dwelling for the use of a caretaker or a manager responsible
for maintaining or operating the property.
(E) Access Improvement Standards. The manufactured dwelling park may be improved
with private streets as provided in SDC 4.2.110. If parking is provided alongside the
private street, the parking area must be at least 8 feet wide in addition to the minimum
width of the private street.
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F) Income-Qualified Housing. The standards of this section do not apply to a
manufactured dwelling park that meets the standards for income-qualified housing
according to the standards in SDC 4.7.405.
Commentary. Reorganize the standards in SDC 4.7.370 to make the code clearer and easier
to interpret. This section is now specific to income-qualified housing on property owned by
religious nonprofits. Remove the definition of place of worship and move it to SDC 6.1.110
Meaning of Specific Words and Terms and remove (E)(1) as the standard conflicted with
standard(E).
4.7.370 Income-Qualified Housing on Plane of. \A/nrchip and property Owned by Religious
Nonprofits.
—A— Puraose. A nlaGe of WGFShin May inrli irdo Oho fGIIG iRg normi449rd accnnia4orl i icoc �c
desG, h-ed A R 2- 227�9-.
1�)VV-GFShmp per%;ses-
(2) ReligiiGR Glassed
/ )Weddirgs.
(n�)I=61 R erels-
(5) Meal nI r,�rograrms.
(6) hildGaror hi 1t nn4 inrli 1dinn private or parnrhial crhnnl orli in�4inn fnr
pFekiindeFg'—rten th Fei igh grade '12 9r higher ed UGatien..
(B) Income-qualified``"^'�4#feFdable housing is permitted on property owned by a nonprofit
corporation organized as a religious corporation as provided in this section, regardless of
whether the property includes a place of worship as described in SDC 6.1.110 and ORS
227.500. This section is not intended to limit development of income-qualified affordable
housing that is otherwise permitted in accordance with this code.
LB (G}Affordability. As used in this section, "income-qualified aftrdahle-housing" means
residential property whose affordability is enforceable as described in ORS 456.270 to
456.295 for a duration of no less than 60 years, and is affordable to households with
incomes of 60 percent or less of the area median income as determined by the Oregon
Housing Stability Council.
ide
(1T1) LGt aFea�rr` 'rMeRSSOORS, aRic' GGVerage svtaR aras;
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(2) getbaGks;
(3) Heig„rstar as
(4) On-site InfrastruEture standards applicable 6IRder Ghapter 4; and
(5) AFGhiteGt11F.;;l Dcs T Standards ip Cfl(` it 7 27F ;;nr! nniit}ir�lo T 1=1961riRgL/vlear
CQ (E4 Nonresidential districts.
as The city will approve the development of AffeFdable income-aualified housing
permitted under subsection A and (B) is permitted on property that is not within
a residential land use district or mixed-use residential land use district only if:
(1) The 1_rpPeFtY 06WithiT a R�2R_3 nnl IR OF Glen GGd Rnnl I diStrir�r
JU k14 The property directly abuts a R-1, R-2, R-3, MUR, or Glenwood RMU
district}and
ii QThe property is not within a Cl, LMI, HI, SHI, MUE, or Glenwood EMU
district.
b Income-aualified housjna allowed under this subsection will be subject only to the
restrictions applicable to the contiguous residential district and without requiring
that the property be rezoned for residential uses. If there is more than one
contiguous residential property, the standards of the residential district with the
greatest density apply.
Commentary. In 4.7.375, the Clear and Objective Standards in (C) include (1) Building Form,
(2) Building Orientation, and (3) Detailed Design. There are no building form and building
orientation for the Discretionary Option except for the standards in 4.7.385(B) and (C). For
consistency and clarity, move the standards in 4.7.385(B) and (C) to this section and rename
the existing 4.7.375(D)(3) to Detailed Design, Design Review Option for the Discretionary tract
(in comparison to the Detailed Design, Menu Option for the Clear and Objective tract in (C)(3)).
After moving the standards from 4.7.385 some language in 4.7.375(D)(3) was made redundant
and thus removed from the code language.
4.7.375 Architectural Design Standards.
A Purpose. The architectural standards are intended to provide detailed, human-scale
design, while affording flexibility to use a variety of building styles for certain types of
development.
UB Applicability. This section applies to the following types of buildings.
(1) Multiple unit housing.
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(2) Public and institutional buildings in Residential Districts.
(3) Commercial buildings in Neighborhood Commercial District.
(4) Mixed-use buildings in Residential Districts and the Mixed-Use Residential
District.
(5) All other types of permitted/conditional nonresidential use buildings listed in
Table 3.2.210 when built in a Residential District.
C Standards (Clear and Objective). All buildings that are subject to this section must
comply with all the following standards. The graphics provided with each standard are
intended to show examples of how to comply and are for illustrative purposes only.
Other building styles and designs can be used to comply, so long as they are consistent
with the text of this section. An architectural feature may be used to comply with more
than one4-standard.
(1) Building Form. All buildings must incorporate design features such as offsets,
balconies, projections, window reveals, or similar elements to preclude large
expanses of uninterrupted building surfaces, as shown in Figure 4.7-Q below.
Along the vertical face of a structure, such features must occur at a minimum of
every 40 feet, on each floor, and must contain at least 2 of the following features.
(a) Recess (e.g., deck, patio, courtyard, entrance, or similar feature) that has
a minimum depth of 6 feet.
(b) Extension (e.g., floor area, deck, patio, entrance, or similar feature) that
projects a minimum of 2 feet and runs horizontally for a minimum length
of 4 feet; and/or
(c) Offsets or breaks in roof elevation of 2 feet or greater in height.
Figure 4.7-Q Building Form (Multiple unit housing example)
�roffset
r
(2) Building Orientation. All building elevations adjacent to a street right-of-way
must provide doors, porches, balconies, and/or windows. A minimum of 40
percent of street-facing elevations, and a minimum of 30 percent of side and rear
building elevations, must meet this standard. Percent of elevation is measured as
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the horizontal plane (lineal feet) containing doors, porches, balconies, terraces
and/or windows. The standard applies to each full and partial building story.
(3) Detailed Design — Menu Option. All buildings must provide detailed design
along all elevations which are visible from the street(s) adjacent to the property
(i.e., front, rear and sides).
(a) Menu Opts n Detailed design may be provided, through a Type 1
approval process according to SDC 5.1.300, by using at least 6 of the
following 13 architectural features on all applicable elevations, as
appropriate for the proposed building type and style (may vary features
on rear/side/front elevations).
{+} as Dormers.
W Ub Gables.
kiiq Up Recessed entries.
{ice fM Covered front porches.
M Ue Pillars or posts.
{*q Of Eaves (minimum 12-inch projection).
{*4 LM Window trim (minimum 3'/2 inches wide).
fvi+F) Nh Bay windows.
{ice Qii1 Balconies.
00 W Offsets in the building face by a minimum of 18 inches.
{*q Mk Offsets or breaks in roof elevation of 2 feet or greater in
height.
044 fU Decorative patterns on the exterior finish (such as using
shingles, wainscoting, and/or board and batten).
fm Variation in fagade building materials, including, but not
limited to, tile, brick, and wood.
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Figure 4.7-R Examples of Architectural Details
- -, D
WYgav Trim "
E.m,v-
rip
Room&wd Entry Pars Cc�—,, :�Rrzda
(C,ovaed F—I Porch)
LD Design Review Option (Discretionary Review Option). The architectural standards
may be met by showing compliance with the following criteria through a Type 2 or Type
3 application process in accordance with SDC 5.1.400.
1W Building Form. The Approval Authority must find that the proposed design
promotes building forms that contribute positively to a sense of neighborhood
and to the overall streetscape. This criterion may be met by complying with lal or
b) below or by meeting SDC 4.7.390.
La Type 2 Process (See Figure
Q Structures that have 1 or 2 stories must not have continuous
horizontal distance exceeding 160 feet (measured from end wall
to end wall). Structures that have 3 or greater stories must not
have a continuous horizontal distance exceedina 120 feet
(measured from end wall to end wall).
ii A minimum of 15 percent of the front facade (area measurement)
must contain windows or doors. All windows and doors must
provide 4-inch trim or be recessed (i.e., into the front facade) to
provide shadowing.
Garages attached to living units and accessed from the street
front setback) must be recessed at least 4 feet behind the front
facade of a dwelling structure.
iv Exterior building elevations must incorporate design features
including offsets, balconies, projections, window reveals, or similar
elements to preclude large expansions of uninterrupted building
surfaces. Along the vertical face of a structure, the features must
occur at a minimum of every 30 feet, and on each floor must
contain a minimum of 2 of the following features:
A. Recesses (e.g., deck, patio, courtyard, entrance, window
reveals) that have a minimum depth of 3 feet:
pg. 67—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 68 of 166
B. Extensions (e.g., floor area, deck, patio, entrance) that
have a minimum depth of 2 feet and minimum length of 4
feet; and/or
C. Offsets or breaks in roof elevation of 2 feet or greater in
height.
Building Form
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Ub Type 3 Process.
j Design exterior building elevations to avoid large expanses of
uninterrupted building surfaces.
ii Depict building scale consistent with nearby buildings: "scale"
relates to the size of various features (including, but not limited to,
entries, roof surfaces, facades, windows and materials) as
compared to those features on nearby buildings.
Provide transitions to nearby buildings by massing; "mass" relates
to the overall size or bulk of a building or its principal parts.
iv Provide porches, bays. and balconies that compliment nearby
buildings.
Uv Provide roof variations through offsets, breaks and/or extensions.
vij Provide transition between the multiple unit housing and R-1
districts.
vii Protect on-site and off-site natural and designated historic
features.
pg. 68—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page 69 of 166
viii Provide human-scaled architectural detail.
ix Provide visual variety in elevations, architectural details, colors,
and materials, compatible with existing development.
2 Building Orientation. The Approval Authority must find that the proposed design
contributes positively to the neighborhood and overall streetscape by carefully
relating building mass, frontages, entries, and yards to streets and to adjacent
properties. This criterion may be met by complying with either (a) or (b) below.
Ua Type 2 Process. Building oriented to the street along a minimum of 50
percent of the site's frontage (See Figure 4.7-N). The "orientation"
standard is met when all of the following are met:
ja Primary building entrances must face the street.
ii The front of the buildings must be within 25 feet of the front lot or
parcel line. However, open, courtyard space in excess of 25 feet
may be placed in front of building entrances. Open courtyard
space is defined as usable, hard-surfaced space with pedestrian
amenities including benches, seating walls or similar furnishings.
iii Off-street parking or vehicular circulation must not be placed
between buildings and streets used to comply with this standard.
iv Wetlands, slopes over 15 percent as specified in SDC 3.3.500,
and wooded areas protected by SDC 5.19.100, must not be
counted as "frontage" for determining required building orientation.
For example, if jurisdictional wetlands and/or wetland buffer
occupy 100 feet out of a total of 400 feet, then only 300 feet is
counted as "frontage" for determining required building orientation.
In this example. 150 feet (50 percent) is the required amount of
frontage to meet the building orientation standard.
Building Orientation and Storage
Fiaure 4.7-N
pg. 69—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page;M of 166
Front of Buildings
Within 2S of Lot Lint
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Trash Reoepul 4
Primary Entria 0
Facing St—i-
i
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Area Counted Towwd 501% 6
Orka aeon Standard s`q
LbI Type 3 Process. Considering the following guidelines:
Q Orient buildings to an internal circulation system that mimics a
public street in appearance (including, but not limited to,
sidewalks, landscaping, crosswalks, lighting, parallel parking), and
does not diminish the appearance and safety of abutting primary
public streets. Examples of"diminished appearance" include a
fence along the sidewalk that isolates pedestrians between it and
the street: the location of garbage and recycling receptacles. utility
vaults, etc. in the "rear" yard (abutting_ a public street): and similar
impacts on the streetscape.
ii Other design elements that provide exceptional design, and on
balance, justify approval of the development with less than full
compliance with the building orientation standard. Examples of
such design elements include protection of natural and cultural
resources: minimization of slope and tree cutting impacts:
provision of pedestrian amenities along the public street: and
similar public benefits that effectively accomplish the intent of the
standard.
(3) {#} Detailed Design, Design Review Option. Detailed design may be provided
by showing compliance with the following design criteria through a Type 2
application process in accordance with SDC 5.1.400.
Ua {4 The general size, shape, and scale of the structure(s) are
architecturally compatible with the site and with the surrounding
neighborhood, unless such compatibility with existing structures does not
reflect the long-term purpose or intent of the underlying land use district of
the subject site.
pg. 70—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
RIf the nrniegt innli irles stri igti ire nr stn anti Tres greater than 20,000
square foot in flger area the design M St inggrr GFate ghanges in diFentign
anr-1 diVirlo large masses into yaFying heights and sizes by breaking i in
building CegtOORS1 gr by I iC)ng Ci Gh elements as yar)ahle planes
)
PFGjeGt{+GR6, bays, dergmers setbaGkS rennpies aWRings parapets
4ha�eS OR the FG)Gfline materiels nnlnr nr tevti Tres
Lb {ii4 Exterior finish on vertical surfaces must be primarily of materials such
as masonry/wood siding, shingles, or stucco. The use of sheet metal or
plywood must not exceed 50 percent of the wall area. No smooth-faced
cinder block construction is permitted on front elevations. Cinder block
construction for side and rear elevations is permitted by approval through
the review process.
Commentary: Remove the reference to Clear and Objective Development Standards for
Multiple Unit Housing Developments `in the R-2 and R-3 Districts'as multiple unit housing is
allowed in other districts besides R-2 and R-3.
Other subsections in 4.7.380 that do not appear herein, are not intended to be amended.
4.7.380 Multiple Unit Housing (Clear and Objective Standards).
(A) Purpose. The purpose of the multiple unit housing standards is to provide for higher
density housing in locations that are convenient to commercial uses and future transit
opportunities.
(B) Review. Type 1 review process.
(C) Development Standards for Multiple Unit Housing Developments in the Q-' and Q-
Districts. The following standards apply to multiple unit housing developments unless
otherwise stated. These standards do not apply to Cottage Cluster Housing
developments.
Commentary: As stated above, move the standards in 4.7.385(B) Building Orientation and(C)
Building Form to 4.7.375 (D) Design Review Option (Discretionary Review Option) for clarity
and consistency. Other amendments include:
• Renumbering (B) through (H) following the removal of Sections (B) and (C); and
• Amending references to sections that were changed with these amendments.
Subsection within 4.7.385 that do not appear herein, are not intended to be amended.
4.7.385 Multiple Unit Housing (Discretionary Option).
(A) Description. The Approval Authority may approve a proposal that is not in compliance
with the clear and objective multiple unit housing design standards listed in
_;g. 71—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page'�2 of 166
SDC 4.7.380 that are not allowed through SDC 4.7.390 through a Type 2 or 3 procedure
in conjunction with review under the Site Plan Review approval process and standards in
SDC5.17.100. 1 Oho appli^ant may ^hnnse this Time Q nrneerl,,re when
The multiple unit housing desigR standards are:
Ri 1ildiRg (•lri RtatiGR; Ri 1midiRg Germ; Storage; Transition and Compatibility Between
Multiple unit housing and R-1 Development; Open Space; Landscaping; Pedestrian
Circulation; Parking; and Vehicular Circulation. The Approval Authority must find that the
application complies with or exceeds the criteria for each applicable design standard;
criteria are listed under the type of review procedure to which they apply.
awe nte� 1 finder thiS SvestOen the Type 2 ^ri+eri� ^nn+ini fie to amay.
�� zrrtcr n- cz-ciTccncr-cvrrcmu�cv
the Approval Ai ithnrity i finless the ni iir-lelines in si ihse^tinns (R) thrni inh (1) are
imolementerl
1961ildiRg mass, fFORtages, eRtries, and yards to streets apc_d to aG4aGeRt properties. Thl&
^riterinn m;;Y he moo by ^mmPhiinn with either (R)('I) nr (2) heln,n,
(1) .nn rOGI-2.6'6. Ri 1iliRg erriepted to the street ; minima r+im of Fn erceRt
ofthe +te's #G�tage-(See Cirri ire it 7 M) The "eFieRttk)R" stag aFd is mot when
all of the fn11G)WOR9 ^riteri; ;re met•
(a) Primary h,1ildinn eptraRGP_IS M.F.+St ^e thA Gtreet
ec� .
(b) Thre.ptof the -iRgS I1rrt1i� G
thi;-Z'�Teet Of the front le{[barGel linne,
1-In,e,eVer noon' ^ni 14yard snare in ev^ess of 25- feet may he `nlaGed in
front of hi iilr-linnentron^es (lnen ^ni 1rt yarfd snare is rlefinerl as i 16able
herd si irfe^ed space with pedestriaR emeRities i,-,^li irl,r,n hen^hes
,
seating walls nr cimil�r fi irnishinns,m
/r.\ Off street pa*i g er vehi^i filer ^ir^i 1latier, mi fist RGt he rilered hetweeR
hi iilrlinns apd- streets 111se`•1 to ^nmnhi with this standard
(d) Wetla;as, 619peS VeF 15 peFGegtas speEifTed in SIDG 2.2.509, and
weeded-areas pFeteEted by SDG F 1a Inn m616tRetcbe GeWRted-as
"frnn ee"" A-. `fete ,n,nn Fe i aired hi iilrlinn nrieA�t�n Cnr eyemr�le if
TVTf'_'J_ ZT lC.�FfT l�Tf TTTGT �Tf
i iriGGIi^tiGRal ,nietla Rds andler ,eietla Rd buffer e^^i ie,i 100 feet ei it of a toter
ofit nn feet, efln�nnhi Qnn feet�.�.s ^ni in "frn�t�ce n " for determininn
�TT �Tte�-Qeq- T
regI;red 16101, GFOeRtat+8rr IAthis example,150 feet{5PeKce+>lt) 06 the
rent iirerl ame,ant of frontage to meet the hi iilr-lion orientation rent iirement
Building Orient-ation -and Storage
FmgUrn A 7_IVI
pg. 72—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page;�5 of 166
inr 01 1$W idnag,
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/2\ ir.n 4 Drnnncc (�nnsirdering the fnllntntinn gI Iirleline&
T � -a�rTara cn,-,cfc,�,�. ,crcn„cr.
(a) Orient hI Iilydings to an internal nirnl Ilatinn s\/stem that mimins nI Ihlin
stFeet on-appea Ge (ORGIAOR9, bUt RGt limited to, sidewalks, I�andSGapmg,
rrnss_tntalLs lighting parallel parking) anrd rdnes not diminish Oho
appeaFaa.RGe'cc-aTra-safety of abA#eg r+ril ti rnar rI IhliG streets. Examples 9r
"c-di. "1'tffnlTshea GI pear'T' e RGTra..lI IlaTeTre '�G�iGR9 thecsideavvalk that
pedestFiaRS
betweeR it and the s+peet• the IGGatieN of garbage aN d
r �inling r le I I ii vial Ilt in "rear" yard (abI I g a
res� ,9-,ese�taGi�s�pt+l+t�p�s, ets�t#e—�ea,�-aa,�-�paa�t+��a
publiGstFeet), aNrd similar imp,aGtS GR the streetSGape.
(b) Other rdesigN elemeNtc that rsreiiide eXGePtOGRal i-deslgN aR d ON bales Nne
iI Istifii annreyal of the rlesielnnment tenth less than fI III rnrvinlianre tntith the
bI IIIrdINg erle NtatiGR staNrdarid EVamr\des Gf sI IGh rdeslgN ederneNts INndI Irde
nrntentinn of nail Irol anrd GI AI Iral mi resnl Imes- nlm 7 a lt rdlnn of slnne an
0
tree rI Itting imparts- nrn�iisinn of nerdestrian a Imenities along the n Iblir
r
street• anrd similar nI Iblin benefits that effe`+tisiehi annmmPlish the intent of
the acai'�crarc�r
reeet+Rg SDG 390
(1) Tyne — Drnnncc (Con Figure A 7_AI)
(a) that aye�I eir cstnr�iesv mrcI sat Apt nninTtirnul InIa Isa hnrrirz�nrnrtail
rdistaRGe eXGeerdiR9 160 0 feet (mead Irerd from eNrd wall tG eNrd teradd\
Qtrl Irtl Ires that have Q nr greater stories mI Ist not haste a rnntinl IA,Is
hgriZGNtal rdista Nne eXGeerdlrlg 120 feet (mead Irerd from eR d wall tG eNrd
pg. 73-Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page;M of 166
(b)� minlml im of 15 nerceRt-of thek frnn+ fanrl� e�m rca� eM�T i i6t
t ae i.�esessede., iRtG frnn+ fon�a' del pyi{esh n[inn
/n)Garages attar-head t9 liVi c arnm anreeSed froim t tli. ctre ce+(renrt
dWelli g 6#61Et6l ;and
(d) €xte er hi iilrling e'eva�n i ist 'm�nI�nnrperate dec n fea�oSOnnli irlinn
rG� � 1:.:f rf T,'GOTpGTGf Zfr..�!'�TT T T4TLfGTIg
e#sets haIGGRies pFeientieRs n iRdGW reveals er cirvmilar elerneRtc to
nreGIrl ie large evnancinnc of i'inintern anted hi iilrling ci irfanec 41eng the
vent+GGt f_;;r• __•.wFe_the fe a+arov mraa+ E)nG61F ct-a miRim im r)f every
30 feet, and OR eanh floor mi iQ+ remain a minlml im of 2 of the fellexn[ing
feats irec•
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that haxie minlml im depth of Q foo+•
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€XteRSOORs-(�g., floor area, esk, patie, eRtFaRGe)that have-a
minima im depth of 2 foo+ and minim[im length of it foo+• anrl/er
Iasi\ Q#cetc er hreaks in reef eleayatien of 2 feet er greater in height
Rffilrling Corey„
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the sire of xiarini is feats irec (innli irling hi i+ nn+ limiter-I +n entries reef
rlti. vr�ti�rv�ul-ryas--Icaccn�c-\ rnvrnrrrited cc, eR Fiecar
ci irfaneco rl fanaecv [n[inrJnxn[c and rl Materials) ac nemnare to these fe +i araeas
pg. 74—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
/n� -ni �rcTa-RssitiG.RS tA_ At_Qa FbY 1961ildiRgS y aSSORg; "mass" relates; the
eyerall size or bulk of a building or its Prinnipal p rtc
r tiGRS thFeugh offsets, bFeaks-urraTCTex ceNSrvT,T
M Provide tFa+-S409Rbetweep the multiple-en+t he6I6iRg and o 1 diStFi
(g) DroteEt$F-s site anRd offrsite nrarta Fal and dres fggart hiSteFiG featwFes.
Preyide detaaT
1�Provide yifss,H'a-1 variety eleV"atiGnSZ, arr__hTiteEt{_,-Z.aI details, rnilnrs�, aRfd
materials nnmnatihle with evicting deVelnnment
UB (D}Storage. The Approval Authority must find that unsightliness, noise and odor of
exterior utilities, garbage and recycling receptacle storage, and roof-mounted
mechanical equipment is minimized by providing site facilities that are adequate and
convenient for residents' needs and ensuring that site facilities are practical, attractive,
and easily maintained. This criterion may be met by complying with either {D}(1) or (2)
below or by meeting SDC 4.7.390.
(1) Type 2 Process.
(a) Adequate, accessible, and secure storage space must be provided for
each dwelling. A minimum of 112 cubic feet of enclosed storage is
required separate from the living unit. Garages and storage units
adjoining a dwelling (e.g., attached to decks and patios) qualify as
storage space.
(b) Garbage and recycling receptacles must be screened from view by
placement of a solid wood fence, masonry wall, or similar sight-obscuring,
gated enclosure, from 5 to 6 feet in height, Obscuring landscaping must
be planted a minimum 24 inches in height at planting around all exposed
sides of the wall or fence, unless breaks are provided for gates. The
required screening must meet the standards of SDC 4.4.100.
(c) No garbage and recycling receptacles are allowed in any front yard
setback, or within 25 feet of property lines abutting the R-1 land use
district or low-density residential designated preper#&Tpcqpgedy.
(d) Ground-mounted equipment, including exterior transformers, utility pads,
cable television, telephone boxes, and similar utility services, must be
placed underground. Alternatively, equipment placed above ground, must
be placed to minimize visual impact; or screened with a wall or
landscaping. When walls are used they must be tall enough to completely
screen the equipment at the time of the equipment installation.
Landscaping must be planted tall enough to attain 50 percent coverage
after 2 years and 100 percent coverage within 4 years.
pg. 75—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page;�15 of 166
QJ {€}Transition and Compatibility Between Multiple Unit Housing and R-1 District
Development. The Approval Authority must find that the development is located and
designed in a manner compatible with surrounding development by creating reasonable
transitions between multiple unit housing apd-sites and adjacent R-1 districts. This
criterion may be met by complying with either subsection {E4(1) or (2) below or by
meeting SDC 4.7.390.
(1) Type 2 Process. Multi-unit developments adjacent to properties designated R-1
district must comply with the transition area and compatibility standards listed
below, unless it can be demonstrated that adjacent R-1 district property is
committed to a non-residential use (e.g., church) that is unlikely to change. In
evaluating the status of an adjacent property, the Springfield Comprehensive
Plan designation must take precedent over the current zone or use.
(a) When a single unit dwelling is within 75 feet of the subject multiple unit
housing development site and the single unit dwelling is on the same side
of the street and same block as the multiple unit housing site, a setback
similar to that of the nearest single unit dwelling must be used for the front
yard. "Similar" means the multiple unit housing development setback is
within 5 feet of the setback provided by the nearest single unit dwelling.
For example, if the single unit dwelling setback is 20 feet, then the
multiple unit housing building must be set back by 15 to 25 feet. The
minimum front yard setback is 10 feet, as specified in SDC 3.2.220; and
(b) A 25-foot buffer area must be provided between multiple unit housing
development and property lines abutting an R-1 district property line, not
including those property lines abutting rights-of-ways. Within the 25-foot
buffer area, the following standards apply:
(i) No vehicular circulation (i.e., driveways, drive lanes, maneuvering
areas, and private streets) is allowed within the buffer, unless
driveway placement within a buffer is required in order to comply
with City, County or ODOT access management standards;
(ii) Site obscuring landscaping is required and must meet the
standards of SDC 4.4.100;
(iii) Building encroachments are allowed, provided no building may
encroach more than 10 feet into the 25-foot buffer and no primary
entrance can face the abutting R-1 district property. Buildings
must not exceed 4-one story or 21 feet high within the buffer, and
must comply with all other applicable setbacks and transition
areas specified elsewhere in this code;
(iv) No active recreation areas (including, but not limited to: children's
play areas, play fields, swimming pools, sports courts) are allowed
within the 25-foot buffer (garden spaces are not considered active
recreation areas);
pg. 76—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
page ff of 166
(v) Lighting must meet the standards in SDC 4.5.100;
(vi) Mechanical equipment must be screened from view in
conformance with the standards of SDC , and must be
buffered so that noise does not typically exceed 45 to 50 decibels
as measured at the R-1 property line. The City may require a
noise study certified by a licensed acoustical engineer; and
(vii) All rooftop equipment must be hidden behind parapets or other
structures designed into the building.
UD (F40pen Space.
(1) The Approval Authority must find that the open space component is located and
designed in a manner compatible with surrounding development when:
(a) On site and abutting natural features are integrated into the open space
system of the multiple unit housing development.
(b) Amenities such as seating, children's play areas, lighting, and recreation
facilities are provided within common open space areas and proportional
to the needs of the development.
(c) A range of usable open space types (general, common, and private) �s
are provided and they are integrated with abutting public open space, if it
exists.
(d) Negative impacts to on-site or abutting wetlands, waterways, and natural
areas are negligible.
(2) This criterion may be met by complying with either subsection {F4(2)(a) or(b)
below or by meeting SDC
(a) Type 2 Process. Multiple unit housing developments must provide both
common open space and private open space as specified in the following
standards (See Figure 4.7-Q).
(i) General. Inclusive of required yards, a minimum of 15 percent of
the gross site area must be designated and permanently reserved
aR-asopen space. The total required open space is the sum of
setbacks, common open space, and private open space.
Inventoried natural features (including regulated wetlands) and/or
historic features on site may be counted toward up to 50 percent
of common open space requirements. See Chapter 6 for
definitions of open space; open space, common; and open space,
private.
pg. 77—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page;�a of 166
A. Multiple unit housing developments in mixed-use buildings
are exempt from these standards.
B. Multiple unit housing developments at densities exceeding
30 units per gross acre must include a minimum of 10
percent of the gross site as open space, which may be any
combination of yards, common open space, or private
open space.
C. Multiple unit housing developments at densities less than
30 units per gross acre must provide open space as
specified in the amounts specified below.
(ii) Common open space must be provided in all newly constructed
multiple unit housing development as specified in the following
standards:
A. A minimum of 0.25 square feet of common open space is
required for each square foot of gross residential floor
area;
B. Common open space areas provided to comply with this
standard must be at least 500 square feet with no
horizontal dimension less than 15 feet;
C. A maximum of 15 percent of the required common open
space can be on slopes greater than 25 percent; a4;4
D. Multiple unit housing developments must designate within
common open space a minimum of 250 square feet of
active recreation area (including, but not limited to:
children's play areas, play fields, swimming pools, sports
courts; garden spaces are not considered active recreation
areas ) for every 20 units or increment thereof. For
example, a 60 unit development must provide a minimum
area of 750 square feet for active recreation. No horizontal
dimension can be less than 15 feet. Alternatively, as
determined by the Director, qualified senior housing
developments may be excluded from this requirement;
however, all other common open space requirements
apply;
E. Placement of children's play areas must not be allowed in
any required yard setback or transition area;
F. Landscaping and/or natural vegetation must occupy a
minimum of 50 percent of required common open space.
On-site natural resources and historic features which are
accessible to residents (including, but not limited to: buy
pg. 78—Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
Exhibit A
Page;�o of 166
trails, boardwalks) may be used to partially or fully satisfy
this requirements; and
G. Indoor or covered recreational space (including, but not
limited to: swimming pools, sports courts, weight rooms)
must not exceed 30 percent of the required common open
space area.
(iii) Credit for Proximity to a Park. A common open space credit as
specified below is allowed when the development is located within
walking distance of a public park. There must be a direct, ADA accessible
pedestrian path between the development and the park, and the walking
route must not cross an arterial street to use this credit.
A. Up to a 75 percent credit to the common open space standard
may be granted for multi-unit developments of up to 60 units (or
for the first 60 units of a larger development) when the
developments are within 0.25 mile (measured walking distance) to
a public park; and there is a direct, improved, permanent, public,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible, maintained
pedestrian trail or sidewalk between the site and the park. An
exemption will be granted only when the nearby park provides
active recreation area, as defined by subsection kF-)(2)(ii)(D),
above.
(iv) Phasing must not be used to circumvent common open space standards.
(v) Common open space does not include required yards or transition areas
unless authorized under SDC 4.I.385(D )(2)(b) or SDC 4.1.390.
(vi) Private open space must be provided in all newly constructed multiple-
unit housing developments, to comply with the following standards:
A. All private open space must be directly accessible from the
dwelling unit through a doorway;
B. Dwelling units located at or below finished grade, or within 5 feet
of finished grade, must provide a minimum of 96 square feet of
private open space, with no dimension less than 6 feet; and
C. Private open space provided may be deducted from the required
amount of Common Open Space. For example, a project with
37,500 square feet of gross floor area requires 9,375 square feet
of Common Open Space under subsection (F)(2)(ii)(A), above. If
2,400 square feet of Private Open Space is provided, the
minimum Common Open Space requirement may be reduced to
6,975 square feet (9,375-2,4-900).
(b) Type 3 Process. Alternatively, this criterion may be found to be met by
complying with the following guidelines:
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(i) Locate buildings, parking, and circulation to minimize adverse
impacts on natural features.
(ii) The amount of common recreation area is equal to the
SDC (C)(1) standard unless adjacent public recreation
facilities, unique on-site facilities, or other similar open
space/recreation facilities will be available to all residents of the
site.
(iii) Provide linkages between on-site common open space and
abutting public open spaces when open space uses are
compatible.
(iv) The amount of private open space is equal to the
SDC 47--.3894.7.385( D)(2)(a)(vi) standard above, unless
equivalent opportunities for common open space are
demonstrated (e.g., individual units enjoy common open space).
LE (Gr Landscaping. The Approval Authority must find that landscaping, fences, and walls
contribute to a quality living environment for all residents, improve the appearance of
multiple unit housing developments, and promote transition between multiple unit
housing development and surrounding land uses. This criterion may be met by
complying with either subsection kGy (1) or (2) below or by meeting SDC 4.7.390.
(1) Type 2 Process. This criterion may be met by rneeti 4g-comalvina with the
following standards.
(a) A minimum of 15 percent of the site must be landscaped with a mix of
vegetative ground cover, shrubbery and trees. Trees, a minimum 2 inches
(dbh) in caliper, and shrubbery, a minimum of 24 inches in height, must
be planted. Bark mulch, rocks and similar non-plant material may be used
to complement the cover requirement, but must not be considered a sole
substitute for the vegetative ground cover requirement;
(b) Street trees, a minimum 2 inches (dbh) caliper, must be placed within the
planter strips between the curb and the sidewalk. Street trees must be
planted 1 per every 30 linear feet (minimum) of street frontage, as
specified in SDC 4.2.140;
(c) Fences in front yards and along any frontage used to comply with the
building orientation standard are limited to 3 feet in height. Fences in
other yards must comply with the fence standards specified in
SDC 4.4.115, and the vision clearance standards specified in
SDC 4.2.130; and
(d) The use of non-invasive and/or drought-tolerant landscaping is
encouraged. All landscaping must be irrigated with a permanent irrigation
system which may include drip irrigation unless a licensed landscape
architect submits written verification that the proposed plant materials do
not require irrigation. The property owner must maintain all landscaping.
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(2) Type 3 Process. Alternatively, this criterion may be found to be met by
complying with the following guidelines:
(a) Plant outdoor spaces around multiple unit housing developments with a
mix of vegetative ground cover, shrubbery, and trees. Also incorporate
hard landscaping elements (e.g., paved sidewalks, courtyards) into the
development.
(b) Use plants to provide visual relief along blank exterior walls, reduce
building mass and bulk, define and shelter open space, provide privacy,
break up and shade parking areas and help define building entries and
sidewalks.
(c) Include enhancements, such as plazas, galleries, courtyards, widened
sidewalks, benches, shelters, street furniture, artwork} or kiosks for
pedestrian amenities.
(d) Use vegetation, grade changes and low fences to define open space
areas. Plant transition areas between multiple unit housing dwellings and
surrounding R-1 and less intensive uses to minimize the visual impact of
the development.
(e) Incorporate a planting design that emphasizes:
(i) Visual surveillance by residents of common open space, parking
areas, internal sidewalks, dwelling unit entries, abutting streets
and public open spaces (i.e., mature plants do not block views of
these areas)_;
(ii) Climate controls for summer shading and solar access during
winter, and/or shielding from winter winds. Balance this guideline
with visual surveillance objectives, above.
(f) Preserve significant trees and shrubbery on the site as reasonable.
Significant trees mean trees which measure 5 inches DBE or greater.
Significant shrubbery means shrubbery that is greater than 40 inches in
height and is a non-invasive species. Trees and shrubs preserved to
meet this standard must be identified on a Tree Protection Plan.
(g) Provide small ornamental plants or other landscape features in
coordination with the building's architecture to define the primary entry of
a dwelling unit.
(h) Avoid high solid fences and walls along streets (e.g., fences greater than
3 feet in height), unless required for noise abatement or retaining walls.
(i) Incorporate landscaping, fences and walls that clearly delineate the
public, communal and private areas of a development.
(j) Provide street tree planting, as required by SDC standards.
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(k) Incorporate landscaping, fences and walls that do not conflict with sight
lines for vehicles and pedestrians, and that comply with the vision
clearance standards specified in SDC 4.2-130.
(1) Choose landscape species for efficient maintenance. Incorporate non-
invasive, drought-resistant species.
(m) Use noise-reducing, ornamental walls (e.g., masonry), as necessary, to
minimize the transmission of noise.
(n) Incorporate landscaping, fencing and/or walls with dwellings that are
close to high noise sources such as active recreation, busy streets,
railway lines, or industry.
(o) Obscure or screen outlooks from windows, balconies, stairs, landings,
terraces and decks or other private, communal or public areas within a
multiple unit housing development. This can be accomplished with
landscaping, fences or walls, where a direct view is available into the
private open space of an existing adjacent single-unit f or multiple
unit housing.
(p) Screen private open space and balconies by solid translucent screens or
perforated panels or trellises which have a maximum of 25 percent
openings and are permanent, of durable materials and designed, painted
or colored to blend with the development.
F "Pedestrian Circulation. The Approval Authority must find that pedestrian circulation
systems are designed to provide separation between vehicles and pedestrians and
provide clear, direct, safe, and identifiable connections within the multiple unit housing
development and to other neighborhood uses. This criterion may be met by complying
with either subsection 444(1) or (2) below or by meeting SDC 4.7.390.
(1) Type 2 Process. Multiple unit housing developments with more than 20 units
must provide pedestrian circulation as specified in the following standards (See
Figure 3.2-R).
(a) Continuous internal sidewalks must be provided throughout the site.
Discontinuous internal sidewalks are permitted only where stubbed to a
future internal sidewalk on abutting properties, future phases on the
subject property, or abutting recreation areas and pedestrian trails;
(b) Internal sidewalks must be separated a minimum of 5 feet from dwellings
as measured from the sidewalk edge closest to any dwelling unit;
(c) The internal sidewalk system must connect all abutting streets to primary
building entrances;
(d) The internal sidewalk system must connect all buildings on the site and
must connect the dwelling units to the parking areas, bicycle parking,
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storage areas, all recreational facilities and common areas, and abutting
public sidewalks and pedestrian trails;
(e) Surface treatment of internal sidewalks/accessways must be concrete,
asphalt or masonry pavers, at least 5 feet wide. Multi-use accessways
(e.g., for bicycles, pedestrians and emergency vehicles) must be of the
same materials, and at least 10 feet wide. Where emergency vehicle
access is required, there must be an additional 5 feet on either side of the
accessway. The additional 5-foot area may be turf-block, grass-crete or
similar permeable material on a base of gravel. The entire accessway
used for emergency vehicle access must be capable of supporting fire
equipment weighing 80,000 pounds;
(f) Where internal sidewalks cross a vehicular circulation area or parking
aisle, they must be clearly marked with contrasting paving materials,
elevation changes, speed humps, or striping. Speed humps are subject to
review and approval by the Fire Marshal. Internal sidewalk design must
comply with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirements;
(g) Where the internal sidewalks are parallel and abutting to a vehicular
circulation area, the sidewalk must be raised or be separated from the
vehicular circulation area by a raised curb, bollards, landscaping or other
physical barrier. If a raised sidewalk is used, the ends of the raised
portions must be equipped with curb ramps; and
(h) All on-site internal sidewalks must be lighted to a minimum of 2 foot-
candles.
GM (}Parking. The Approval Authority must find that the placement of parking contributes to
attractive street frontages and visual compatibility with surrounding areas and is located
with consideration for the safety of residents. This criterion may be met by complying
with either subsection {14(1) or (2) below or by meeting SDC 4.7.390.
(1) Type 2 Process. Parking for multi-unit developments must be designed as
specified in the following standards.
(a) Parking lots must be placed to the side or rear of buildings as specified in
the Building Orientation Standards. Parking must not be placed along that
portion of the street where building frontages are used to comply with the
building orientation standard;
(b) Lighting must be provided for safety purposes, and focused/shielded to
avoid glare on adjacent properties or dwellings as specified in
S D C 4.5.100;
(c) There must be 1 planter island for every 8 parking spaces. Planter islands
must be a minimum of 6 feet wide, exclusive of the curb, the full length of
a parking space containing 1 shade tree (a minimum 2 inches (dbh) in
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caliper at planting) and vegetative ground cover. Trees must be
specimens capable of attaining 35 feet or more in height at maturity and
must not produce excessive fruit, nuts, or sap (i.e., die-e.a due to pest
damage). Bark mulch is not an acceptable substitute for vegetative
ground cover in the planter island. Water quality features may be
incorporated into planter islands. Landscape areas must be evenly
distributed throughout the perimeter of interior parking areas, where
practicable. See SDC 4.4.10G.(F) for recommended shade trees;
(d) A minimum 6-foot wide planter area must separate and visually screen
parking from living area windows. The planter area must include a mix of
ground cover, shrubbery, and trees with appropriate growth habit (i.e., for
narrow planters and any height limitations including balconies, overhangs,
and eaves). Shrubbery in this planter area must be at least 24 inches in
height at the time of planting, and trees a minimum of 2 inches (dbh) in
caliper at the time of planting. See SDC 4.4.110;
(e) Parking lots must be connected to all building entrances by means of
internal sidewalks;
(f) All parking stalls fronting a sidewalk, or landscaped area must be
provided with a secure wheel bumper not less than 6 inches in height and
set back from the front a minimum of 2 feet to allow for vehicle
encroachment. Wheel bumpers, if used, must be a minimum of 6 feet in
length. As an option, the sidewalk or planter may be widened 2 feet
beyond the minimum dimension required to allow for vehicle
encroachment. The sidewalks and planters must be protected by a curb
not less than 6 inches in height. See also, SDC (C);
(g) On corner lots/parcels, parking areas must not be located within 30 feet of
an intersection, as measured from the center of the curb return to the
edge of the parking area (curb or wheel stop);
(h) All parking, maneuvering and loading areas abutting a property line or
right-of-way must provide perimeter lot or>parcel landscaping. A minimum
5-foot wide planting strip must be planted with shade trees, a minimum 2
inches (dbh) in caliper, and a low level (e.g., 30 to 40 inches) evergreen
hedge. See also SDC 4.4.10�:;
(i) Decorative walls may be used in place of the hedge in subsection
(LF)(1)(h), above, and be placed no closer than 4 feet from the property
line. The decorative wall must be a minimum of 30 inches in height and
no more than 40 inches in height, and must comply with the vision
clearance standards specified in SDC 4.2.130. Decorative walls must be
constructed of textured concrete masonry units (CMU) or similar quality
material, and include a cap. The wall may be partially see-through (up to
40 percent) as appropriate for security purposes. The area between the
wall and property line must be landscaped with shade trees;
(j) Parking area landscaping must be designed to reduce storm water runoff
(e.g., through infiltration swales and other measures), as practicable; and
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(k) Bicycle parking must be provided as specified in
SDC 4.6.140 through 4.6.155 and may be incorporated into the
landscaping design.
tH 4.d4Vehicular Circulation.
(1) The Approval Authority must find that on-site vehicular circulation systems are:
(a) Designed to be clearly identifiable, safe, pedestrian-friendly, and
interconnected: and-
(b) Designed to provide connectivity to the surrounding neighborhood streets
while minimizing impacts on the arterial street system.
(2) This criterion may be met by complying with either subsection W(2)(a) or (b)
below or by meeting SDC 4.7.390.
(a) Type 2 Process. Multiple unit housing developments must provide
vehicular circulation as specified in the following standards.
(i) The on-site driveway (or private street) system must connect with
public streets abutting the site;
(ii) Shared driveways must be provided whenever practicable to
minimize cross turning movements on adjacent streets. On-site
driveways and private streets must be stubbed to abutting Q
properties, at locations determined during Site Plan Review
process to facilitate development of shared driveways; and
(iii) Parking areas must be accessed from alleys when properties abut
an alley, or an alley can reasonably be extended to serve the
development.
(b) Type 3 Process. Alternatively, this criterion may be met by considering
the following guidelines.
(i) Design driveways and private streets to enhance connectivity to
abutting streets.
(ii) Design internal site circulation to provide accessibility to and from
the site.
(iii) Design the vehicular circulation system, together with other design
elements, to reduce the apparent scale of large developments by
organizing the site into smaller land units.
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(iv) Where practicable, consolidate or share driveways and internal
streets with driveways or internal streets serving abutting sites.
(v) Incorporate aesthetic and functional site design as it relates to
vehicular circulation.
(vi) Provide vehicular circulation linkages that will integrate multiple
{unit housing development with the surrounding area.
(vii) Provide the separation of pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic.
(viii) Avoid out-of-direction travel between buildings and other facilities
on the site (e.g., for delivery, service, etc.).
(ix) Locate service areas for ease of use and minimal conflict with
circulation systems.
(x) Provide circulation systems that respond to site topography,
natural contours, and natural resources, to minimize grading and
resource impacts.
(xi) Provide shared parking with abutting sites where practicable.
(xii) Provide the use of alleys for vehicular access.
(xiii) Provide lighting for the safety of pedestrians and drivers.
Commentary: After discussion with the Mayor, City Council, and the Department of Public
Works, amend the term `affordable housing'to `income-qualified housing' to avoid confusion
between the terms. Across the United States, housing costs are considered "affordable"if the
monthly rent or mortgage on a property add up to no more than 30% of gross household
earnings. Income-qualified housing on the other hand, encompasses housing that is specifically
for households making somewhere in the range of 0-120% of the Area Median Income.
4.7.405 Aff^rd2h'e Housing Income-Qualified Housing.
AI Puraose. The purpose of this section is to allow development of afferdable income-
housing consistent with the requirements of ORS 197 2QR 197A.445 and House
Bill 3395 (20231. This section is not intended to limit development of income-qualified
affordable-housing that is otherwise permitted in accordance with this code.
Commentary: Reorganize the standards in SDC 4.7.405 (A) through (D) to make the code
clearer and easier to interpret; this section now contains two separate but related sections from
House Bills 2984 and 3151 which impact subsections (C) and (D), and House Bill 3395 which
impacts subsections (E) and (F).
• Note: Subsection (4) was amended following the Planning Commission Public Hearing
on April 2, 2024, as the conversion of a hotel is not part of ORS 197A.445 but part of
ORS 197.748. Therefore, the "use"was moved from 4.7.405(C)(4) to 4.7.405(G).
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LB Applicability.
1W A proposed income-qualified housing project that meets the criteria in subsection
(C) will be subject to the standards in subsection (D).
2Z A proposed income-qualified housing project that meets the criteria in subsection
(E) will be subject to the standards in subsection (F).
W3 For a proposed income-qualified housing project that meets the criteria in both
subsections (C) and (E) the applicant may choose to follow either the standards
in subsections (D)
4 Conversion of lawfully existing_ hotel or motel is subject to the standards in
subsection (Gl.
Commentary: House Bill 3151 amended ORS 197.308 (now ORS 197A.445) to include a
manufactured dwelling park that serves populations with incomes of 120 percent of the area
median income within the definition of income-qualified housing.
• Note: Subsection (C) was amended following the Planning Commission Public Hearing
on April 2, 2024, to make it clear that income-qualified housing under ORS 197A.445
must meet the affordability criteria in (1) and either the ownership criteria in (2) or the
land use district criteria in (3) but not necessarily both.
C ORS 197A.445 Review. Income-qualified housing projects are allowed pursuant to ORS
197A.445 provided they meet the affordability criteria in subsection (1) and meet either
the ownership criteria in (21 or the land use district criteria in subsection (3). Income-
qualified housing pursuant to ORS 197A.445 is only allowed in industrial districts if the
criteria in subsection (4) are met.
1 {E}Affordability. As used in this section, consistent with ORS 197A.208445,
"income-qualified affordable housing" means residential property whose
affordability is enferr e-able—as described in ORS 456.270 to 456.295 is
enforceable for a duration of no less than 30 years, and:
Ua M Each unit on the property is made available to own or rent to families
with incomes of 80 percent or less of the area median income as
d tattarmiAted by the QFegnn I- 9 1SORg Stability G9 inril; or
Ub {24 The average of all units on the property is made available to families
with incomes of 60 percent or less of the area median income or-
Uc A manufactured dwelling park is operated that serves only households
with incomes of 120 percent or less of the area median income.
Commentary: ORS 197.308 (now ORS 197A.445) was amended with House Bill 3151 to
include the addition of several affordable housing owners; namely, those owned by a nonprofit
corporation, a housing authority, manufactured dwelling park nonprofit cooperative, or a utility
provider.
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2 Ownership. Except as specified under subsection (4) below. income-aualified
Afferdal housing is permitted if the proposed affordable-housing is on property
that ised owned by:
La A public body, as defined in ORS 174.109; or
Ub A nonprofit corporation that is organized as a religious corporation_
Income-qualified housing is permitted on property owned by a nonprofit
corporation organized as a religious corporation, regardless of whether
the property includes a place of worship; or
Uc A nonprofit corporation that is organized as a public benefit corporation
whose primary purpose is the development of income-qualified housing:
or
Jd A housing authority, as defined in ORS 456.005; or
Ue A manufactured dwelling park nonprofit cooperative, as defined in ORS
62.803; or
(f) A utility provider which sells or conveys at below market price or as a gift
to any of the owners above. Such conveyance must include an income-
qualified housing covenant as provided in ORS 456.270 to 456.295.
Commentary: As noted above, this section was reorganized; notable amendments include:
• The addition of SDC 4.7.405 (D)(2)(0 to address the lack of income-qualified middle
housing standards in SDC 4.7.405. Salem Code 704.010 is one of the few jurisdictions
that addresses "affordable housing"pursuant to ORS 197A.445; they also list where
middle housing is proposed as income-qualified housing, it must meet their middle
housing design standards.
• The removal of some of the site suitability standards to exclude all properties within the
Hillside Overlay District and Floodplain Overlay District. Upon closer review, there are no
properties with slopes above 25 percent that are not within the Hillside Overlay District
and areas within the special flood hazard are also part of the Floodplain Overlay District.
• The addition of SDC 4.7.405(D)(2)(g) to address where income-qualified housing is
proposed in the Glenwood Mixed Use Riverfront Plan District where it is otherwise
prohibited, the use must comply with the standards in SDC 3.4.265 through SDC
3.4.280.
• Note: Subsection (D)(3) `Density and height in residential districts' was moved to a new
location following the Planning Commission Public Hearing on April 2, 2024. Subsection
(H) clarifies that the standards apply to any income-qualified housing in residential
districts and not just development under ORS 197A.445.
• Note:As noted above, the "use"standard was moved from 4.7.405(C)(4) to 4.7.405(G)
as the conversion of a hotel is not part of ORS 197A.445 but part of ORS 197.748.
3 (2) Land Use Districts. The property is within Withip the PLO, NC, CC, MRC,
GO, MS, MUC, BKMU, Glenwood CMU, or Glenwood OMU Districts; or
(3) is a lawfi illy eXiStiRg hotel nr MAU91
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{B} Eligibility of Industrial Property. Income-qualified Afferdable housing
permitted under subsection {G-)(24) above is permitted ^R pFoper+„ ZeRed in the
Cl, LMI, MUE, or Glenwood EMU Districts, only if the property is:
Lal M Publicly owned;
Lb M Directly abutting an R-1, R-2, R-3, MURS, GRMU or PLO district; and
LcJ {3} Not designated Heavy Industrial or Special Heavy Industrial on the
comprehensive plan map or a refinement plan map.
LD (E4 ORS 197A.445 Standards. Income-qualified housing projects proposed to be
developed pursuant to (C), above, are subject to the following standards.
W Site Suitability. ci i"cor+innc (G) and (D) the Feg'iiromon+ +n
aflew af#erle I ncome-qualified housing under this section does not apply to
the following:
Ua M Properties in the OF-10 district;
Lbl M Properties that the review authority determines cannot or will not be
adequately served by water, sewer, storm water drainage or streets at the
time that the development is complete;
f34 Dreper+ies that rnnfa_in a slepe of 25 PeFGen+ nr rrro;+or ;c rlo+ormiped
HRder SIDG 3 '2 52-(4).
Uc (4) Properties in the Floodplain Overlay District wi+hiR the aFea of special
fIAAd-ha_ard;
td (6 -Properties pFehibited f9F devetopmeRt WRdeFthe standaFds appliGable
in the Hillside Overlay District;
Ue {6} Within Water Quality Limited Watercourse riparian areas specified in
SDC 4.3.115(A); and
ff) g4 Within development setbacks for locally significant wetlands and
riparian areas as specified in SDC 4.3.11<'(C).
-2- Development Standards. (F) EXGeptWherethe GGde speE+fGall„y states
ethepNise, deyelepmeRt Development of income-qualified afferdable-housing
under ++hic is subject to the following standards:
Ua M Lot area, dimensions, and coverage standards applicable within the
underlying land use district;
Ub M Setbacks applicable within the underlying land use district;
Up {3} Height standards applicable within the underlying land use district;
Jd {4} On-site infrastructure standards applicable under Chapter 4;
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Ue t5) Where multiple unit housing is proposed as income-qualified
housing pursuant to this section, the use must comply with the
Architectural Design Standards in SDC 4.7.375 and either Multiple Unit
Housing (Clear and Objective Standards) in SDC 4.7.380 or Multiple Unit
Housing (Discretionary Option) in SDC 4.7.385;
f Where middle housing is proposed as income-qualified housing pursuant
to this section in a district where it is otherwise prohibited, the use must
comply with the standards in SDC 3.2.250 through SDC 3.2.270; and
cW Where income-qualified housing is proposed in the Glenwood Mixed Use
Riverfront Plan District pursuant to this section where it is otherwise
prohibited, the use must comply with the standards in SDC 3.4.265
through SDC 3.4.280.
(G) Affnr�hl nii g WithiR the R_1, R 2, R_3 MUR, and G'eRWGGd RMLJ
diStFiGtS, is subjeGt to the fellewi height and density standaFds, as
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Commentary: House Bill 3395 amended ORS 197.286 to 197.314 to include income-qualified
housing in commercial districts and in mixed-use structures provided they meet the area median
income thresholds shown in the code below consistent with the ORS. Notable additions include:
• A list of land use districts that "allow only commercial uses and not industrial uses"to be NC,
CC, MRC, GO, MUC, Glenwood CMU or Glenwood OMU districts.
• Site suitability requirements where this type of housing is not permitted.
• Standards and procedures for this type of housing. A requirement in the House Bill is to
apply the most comparable residential density to the allowed commercial uses in the subject
district. Based off feedback from the workshops on February 28 and 29, 2024 and the
Planning Commission work session on March 19, 2024, the comparable density contains
minimum densities for commercial districts and the MUC district when they contain either
residential structures or are part of a mixed-use development. There are no maximum
densities in this section because neither the commercial districts nor Glenwood mixed-use
districts have a maximum density for residential. In the commercial districts and MUC district
the MUC development standards apply. The development standards in the Glenwood CMU
and OMU are referenced.
• For clarification purposes, the reference to the Mixed-Use Residential (MUR) district height
standards were revised in Subsection (H) and the Glenwood Residential Mixed-Use
(GRMU) district was removed. The density in the MUR district is indirectly regulated by
height. After reviewing ORS 197.748, a height bonus of 36 additional feet is permitted in the
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MUR district. The GRMU standard was removed from the list of density and height bonuses
in residential districts as there is no maximum height or density in the GRMU.
LE House Bill 3395 (2023) Review. Income-qualified housing projects are allowed
pursuant to House Bill 3395 (2023) provided they meet the affordability and structure
type criteria in subsection (1) and the land use district criteria in subsection-0--below.
1W Affordability and Structure type. As used in this section, consistent with House
Bill 3395 (2023), "income-qualified housing" means residential property whose
affordability, as described in ORS 456.270 to 456.295 is enforceable for a
duration of no less than 30 years. and:
Ua Residential structures within commercial districts where each unit is
affordable to a household with income less than or equal to 60 percent of
the area median income; or
Ub Mixed-use structures in commercial districts with ground flood commercial
units and residential units that are affordable to moderate-income
households, as defined in ORS 456.270.
2 Land Use Districts. The land use district allows only commercial uses and not
industrial uses. Eligjble land use districts are: NC, CC, MRC, GO, MUC,
Glenwood CMU or Glenwood OMU Districts.
tF House Bill 3395 (20231 Standards. Income-qualified housing developed pursuant to
House Bill 3395 (2023) is subject to the following standards.
1W Site Suitability. Notwithstanding sections (E) above, income-qualified housing
under this section does not apply to the following:
Ua Properties that the review authority determines cannot or will not be
adequately served by water, sewer, storm water drainage or streets at the
time that the development is complete:
Ub Properties in the Hillside Overlay District:
Lc Properties in the Floodplain Overlay District:
Jd Within Water Quality Urnited Watercourse riparian areas specified in
SDC 4.3.115(A)-
Le Within development setbacks for locally significant wetlands and riparian
areas as specified in SDC 4.3.117(C):
Of The property is vacant (as defined in OAR 660-038-0060(2)) at the time
of application submittal or was added to the urban growth boundary within
the last 15 years.
2� Standards and Procedures. As provided below, income-qualified housing
projects allowed pursuant to the standards in (E) are subject to the clear and
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objective standards that would be applicable to the residential district that is most
comparable in density to the allowed commercial uses in the subject district:
La Minimum residential densities for development permitted in (E)(1)(a) in
the commercial districts and the MUC, will be 20 units per aross acre.
Lb Minimum residential densities for development permitted in (E)(1)lb) in
the commercial districts and the MUC, will be 12 units per gross acre.
Q If less than 20 units per gross acre are provided for development
permitted in (E)(1)(b), then the development will include a
minimum of 10 percent of the total gross floor area in
nonresidential uses.
Uc For development in the Glenwood CM and Glenwood OMU. the density
standards in those districts wjll apply.
Jd There are no maximum residential densities established for development
permitted in (E)(1)(a) and (b) above.
Le Development of income-qualified housing under subsections lE)(1)(al
and (E)(1)(b) in the commercial districts and the MUC district are subject
to the following standards.
D Lot area, dimensions, and coverage standards applicable within
SDC 3.2.615 for the MUC district:
ii Setbacks applicable within SDC 3.2.615 for the MUC district:
iii Height standards applicable within SDC 3.2.615 for the MUC
district:
ivI On-site infrastructure standards applicable under Chapter 4:
Lv Where multiple unit housing is proposed as income-qualified
housing pursuant to this section, the use must comply with the
Architectural Design Standards in SDC 4.7.375 and either the
Multiple Unit Housing (Clear and Objective Standards) in
SDC 4.7.380 or the Multiple Unit Housing (Discretionary Option) in
SDC 4.7.385.
f Development of income-qualified housing under subsections (E)(1)(al
and (E)(1)(b) for the Glenwood CMU and OMU district are subject to the
standards in that district.
Conversion of hotel or motel. A lawfully existing hotel or motel may be converted to
income-qualified housing, as defined in (C)(1), except in the Heavy Industrial and
Special Heavy Industrial districts or in areas prohibited under subsection (D)(1).
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(H) Density and height in residential districts. Income-qualified housing. as defined in
C)(1) above_within the R-1. R-2. R-3. and MUR-districts, is subject to the following
maximum height and density standards.
1 R-1 District: 28 units per net acre maximum density: 47 feet maximum building
height.
2 R-2 District: 42 units per net acre maximum density: 74 feet maximum building
height.
3 R-3 District: 63 units per net acre maximum density: no maximum building height,
4 MUR District: no maximum density: maximum height is 36 feet greater than the
otherwise applicable height limit.
The density or height allowed 1Ind-or ^ h^o^+;^n (9) above may be reduced
based upon findings that the reduction is necessary to address a health, safety,
or habitability issue, including fire safety, or to comply with a protective measure
adopted pursuant to a statewide land use planning goal.
Commentary. Amendments to SDC 5.1.210(C) include in the second to last sentence a change
from pre-submittal to completeness check and to include that a completeness check meeting is
required even if a pre-application meeting has been utilized.
5.1.200—General Provisions
5.1.210 Pre-Development Meetings.
The City has established 3 pre-development meeting processes to assist prospective applicants
through the application review process.
(A) Development Initiation Meeting (DIM). The purpose of a development initiation
meeting is to give a prospective applicant the opportunity to discuss a limited number of
development topics with City staff. The discussions can be general or specific depending
on the questions submitted with the application. The development initiation meeting is
voluntary, unless specifically required elsewhere in this code.
(B) Pre-Application Meeting. A pre-application meeting is highly recommended for
complex applications or for applicants who are unfamiliar with the land use process. The
purpose of the meeting is to acquaint the applicant with the substantive and procedural
standards of the Development Code and to identify issues likely to arise in processing an
application.
The pre-application meeting is required for a Master Plan application as specified in
SDC 5.13.115.
(C) Application Completeness Check Meeting. The purpose of the completeness check
meeting is to determine whether the proposed development application is complete prior
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to acceptance of the application for processing by the City. A complete application is
required for the review process. The completeness check meeting will examine if the
submittal standards of SDC 5.1.220 are met. A completeness check meeting is required
for a4-some Tyae 1 and most Type 2, 3 and 4 land use applications in accordance with
provisions of the SDC. The pre s6ibmittarcompleteness check meeting is required even
if the meetings specified in subsection (A) and B above have been utilized. For anv
application that requires a completeness check meetina. An n^^'i^bc1in+�^� completeness
review will be conducted will be Feviewed {^F GGMpleteResc according to SDC 5.1.405.
Commentary. House Bill 2984 allows for the conversion of a building or a portion of a building
from a commercial use to a residential use. However, this also has an impact on existing non-
conforming uses where a commercial use might already exist. Therefore, suggest the creation
of an exception for conversion of non-conforming commercial to residential uses permitted in
SDC 4.7.215.
5.8.100— Non-Conforming Uses—Determination, Continuance, Expansion or Modification
5.8.125 Expansion or Modification.
An expansion or modification of a non-conforming use and/or the expansion of a non-
conforming building or structure resulting in an increased impact upon adjacent properties is
considered an expansion of a non-conforming use. Approval may be granted only when the
Director determines that there will be no significant impact of the expansion upon adjacent
properties. The Director may require approval conditions to mitigate a significant impact. The
applicant . must demonstrate all of the following applicable approval criteria have been met:
(A) For residential ZGRes districts, the expansion & a will not lessen the residential
character of the residential ZeRe district taking into account factors, including, but not
limited to:
(1) Building scale, placement, and fagade;
(2) On-site parking placement;
(3) Vehicle trips to the site and impact on surrounding on-street parking;
(4) Buffering and the potential loss of privacy to abutting residential uses; and
(5) On-site lighting.
UB ForZG„es districts other than residential, there s4at4 will be no significant impact
compared to the current use or building or structure on the surrounding area taking into
account factors, including but not limited to:
(1) The hours of operation;
(2) An increase in building size or height;
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(3) On-site parking placement;
(4) Vehicle trips to the site and impact on surrounding on-street parking;
(5) Noise, vibration, dust, odor, fumes, glare, smoke and on-site lighting; and
(6) The amount, location, and nature of any outside displays, storage, or activities.
CQ The following situations s#a44 are not be considered to be an expansion or modification
of a non-conforming use:
(1) An existing building or structure conforming to use, but non-conforming as to
height, setback and other dimensional standards, may be expanded or modified,
provided the expansion or modification does not result in an increased violation
of this code.
(2) The replacement of a single-wide manufactured dwelling as may be permitted in
SDC 5.8.120(C).
5.8.140 Exemptions.
LA Residential buildings and uses existing and legally permitted, or permitted under
Discretionary Use approval in the LMI ZGRORg district or LMI plan designation in
Glenwood as of January 27, 1982 s#a4 must be exempt from
SDC 5.8.115, 5.8.120 and . Commercial and industrial buildings and uses
existing and legally permitted or permitted under Discretionary Use approval in the LMI
ZGRiRg district or LMI plan designation in Glenwood as of December 7, 1998 S#a4 must
be exempt from SDC 5.8.115, 5.8.120 and 5.8.125.
UB Any proposed expansion on property zoned or designated LMI that has a use listed
under HI, as specified in SDC , and abuts any residential use s4a4 requires Site
Plan Review approval. The exemption s#a4 app4y applies as f-a�vnwwv: to expansions,
regardless of the direction, of buildings or land or both; and expansions onto contiguous
properties under the same ownership.
CC The conversion from commercial to residential use within the city limits, subject to the
standards in SDC 4.7.215.
Commentary: Clarify that the Minimum Development Standards process (MDS) does not apply
to new multiple-unit housing development. A Site Plan Review or multiple-unit housing review in
SDC 4.7.380 would apply. For clarification, also:
• Amend the reference in (A) from R-2 or R-3 districts to be residential land use districts;
• Amend the reference in (B) to say that an MDS application would only apply in Springfield
city limits and not its jurisdiction. Springfield's jurisdiction is any land within the urban growth
boundary and may not be within the city limits.
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5.15.100— Minimum Development Standards (MDS)
5.15.110 Applicability.
(A) The MDS review process applies to Commercial, Industrial, R ''�oResidential, and
Public Land and Open Space land use districts.
If an application triggers the need for a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) as specified in
SDC (B), then the application does not qualify for an MDS and must be
processed through a Site Plan Review process.
A proposal for developments in Ceommercial, Industrial, or R 2,, rR 3 Residential land
use districts where the development is within 150 feet of a locally significant wetland or
riparian area is not eligible for the MDS process. Site Plan Review is required according
to SDC 4.3.117(D) in these cases.
The MDS process is not applicable to new multiple unit housing development. Multiple
unit housing development is approved through Site Plan Approval in SDC 5.17.100. or
multiple unit housing review in SDC 4.7.380.
Minimum Development Standards review procedures are applied subject to applicability
and Iocational standards.
(1) The MDS process is used for:
(a) New construction on a vacant development site where the new
construction does not exceed 50,000 square feet of impervious area;
(b) Addition or expansion on a development site where the addition or
expansion does not exceed 50 percent of the existing building area or up
to 50,000 square feet of new impervious area or new gross floor area,
whichever is less.
(c) An outdoor use or parking area expansion of up to 50 percent of the
existing outdoor use area or parking area or up to 5,000 square feet of
new outdoor use area or parking area, whichever is less;
(d) A change in land use category or building occupancy of a structure or
property that requires new additional parking spaces; or
(e) Relocating or reconfiguring an existing driveway that does not increase a
nonconformity or create a nonconformity.
(B) MDS provisions only apply to properties located within Springfield's city limits' e
"'" eR. Development proposals that do not conform to the MDS applicability
standards require Site Plan Review according to SDC 5.17.
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(C) An MDS application may be submitted concurrently with a complete Building Permit
application; the applicant assumes all liability and responsibility if concurrent reviews
necessitate the revision of either permit in response to review.
(D) Where there is an MDS application for addition, expansion, or change of use category
for a building or property containing multiple uses, the entire property may be brought
into compliance with the standards specified in SDC 5.15.125, or the application may
request that required improvements be reviewed, approved, and installed in proportion
to the relative impacts of the businesses on the property.
Commentary. Note that SDC 5.4.100 is listed as reserved for future use in the code. Therefore,
the correct section to list is SDC 5.1.215 Submission of Materials and SDC 5.1.220 Application
Submittal Standards.
Only terms that are being added, amended, or removed are shown under this section. Other
subsections in 5.15.115 that do not appear herein, are not intended to be amended.
5.15.115 Submittal Standards
Application materials must be submitted as required below in addition to the requirements in
SDC 5.1.215 and 5.1.2205-4 105. Applications that do not include all the following requirements
will be deemed incomplete.
Commentary. Amend the Site Plan Review Applicability standards for clarity. The intent of the
amendment to 5.17.110(A)(1)(c) is to clarify when Site Plan Review is required—When an
addition, expansion, or change of use is for a nonresidential use, in a land use district that is not
residential, and located within 50 feet of a residential land use district or residentially designated
land. An exception to this requirement has been added in 5.17.110(A)(1)(d) when a multiple unit
housing development can meet the standards in 4.7.380. Also move the Water Quality Limited
Watercourses (WQLW) requirements in 5.17.110(A)(1)(c)(i) and (ii) to a new section
5.17.110(A)(1)(e) so that all new development, redevelopment, additions, expansions, or
changes of use on property that contains a WQLW or tributary of a WQLW require Site Plan
Review.
5.17.100— Site Plan Review
5.17.110 Applicability.
(A) The Site Plan Review process is used for:
(1) The following categories of multiple unit housing, commercial, public and semi-
public, and industrial development or uses, including construction of impervious
surfaces for parking lots and storage areas:
Ua New development on vacant sites and redevelopment, except:
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0) Where a proposed development qualifies for a Minimum
Development Standards review in accordance with SDC 5.15;
(ii) Where multiple unit housing qualifies Tfnor a Type 1 r,reness for
review in accordance with as GpeGified in SDC 4.7.380.
Ub Additions or expansions that exceed either 50 percent of the existing
building gross floor area or 5,000 square feet or more of new building
gross floor area and/or impervious surface area, except where a
proposed development qualifies for a Minimum Development Standards
review according to SDC 5.15;
Up Additions, expansions, and changes of use, regardless of size or
intervening use, that:
('ontA-in or ;re V.Aithin 150 foot of the tors of hank (as mead fired
fr�omr ProoeFtIinrRe Gf the 6v'a'1�ectPrGPeTrty) of aRY Water Q6ialit!,
I imitor! \A/-tornG ircec (VVQl VV) identified- on the \A/!ll VV man on
file in the DeVeloPment SeFViGeS Department•
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('ont;in or A-re V.githin 1 GO foot of the tors of hank (as mead fired
fr#GM the ProPe �i lin��th 6611 sect r�ror�e`Trty) of aRY direct
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trihi 1t�riec of k4Q VV identified on the VVQ VV Hoar, on file in the
D {iiR Are located within the City's urbanizable area, outside of the
city limits; or
ii (iv)Are for nonresidential uses, in a land use district that is not
residential, and are located within 50 feet of property in a
residential land use district or residentially designated land (as
measured from the property line of the subject property).
d Notwithstanding subsection (c) above, additions, expansions, or chances
of use for multiple unit housing processed under SDC 4.7.380 are not
subject to Site Plan Review.
Ue New development, redevelopment, additions, expansions, and chances
of use that:
D Contain or are within 150 feet of the top of bank (as measured
from the property line of the subject property) of any Water Quality
Limited Watercourses (WQLW) identified on the WQLW Map on
file in the Development & Public Works Department;
ii Contain or are within 100 feet of the top of bank (as measured
from the property line of the subject property) of any direct
tributaries of WQLW identified on the WQLW Map on file in the
Development & Public Works Department-
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Lf {d} Discretionary Uses, except where a proposed development qualifies
for a Minimum Development Standards review in accordance with SDC
5.15; and
cW W Any uses listed in the applicable land use district, overlay, or plan
district, which specifically require Site Plan Review.
(B) 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. The definitions section was amended as follows. Only terms that are being
added, amended, or removed are shown under this section. Other terms presently defined in
6.1.110 that do not appear herein, are not intended to be amended.
• HB 2984 added a clear definition of"area median income"to ORS 197A.445 and its impact
on SDC 4.7.405 Income-Qualified Housing.
• Add the definition of`Food Preparation' to the code to define the difference between food
preparation and a kitchen for single room occupancy uses.
• Note that the definition of `Income-Qualified Housing' was not included in the definitions
section of the code because (A) it varies by application and context, (B) 4.7.405 already
states what income-qualified housing means for each subsection, and (C) It's also not a
complete definition for each context, because all the various uses of income qualified
housing have different required affordability periods.
• With the reorganization of SDC 4.7.370 Income-Qualified Housing on Property Owned by
Religious Corporations and the removal of Place of Worship from that section, reword Place
of Worship in the definitions section.
• As part of ORS 197.286 to ORS 197.314, "Single Room Occupancy means a residential
development with no fewer than four attached units that are independently rented and
lockable and provide living and sleeping space for the exclusive use of an occupant, but
require that the occupant share sanitary or food preparation facilities with other units in the
occupancy."It is not recommended that we amend the definition of single room occupancy
in the code to the ORS definition as this will place additional discretionary criteria on the
development potential than what currently exists in the code (e.g. under Springfield's code
an SRO does not need to be at least four attached units, nor does it require that occupants
share sanitary or food preparation facilities).
6.1.100— Definitions
6.1.110 Meaning of Specific Words and Terms.
Area Median Income. The median income for the metropolitan statistical area in which housing
is located as determined by the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department and
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age'I00•of 100
adjusted for household size hasead ^n inf^rma+i^n fr^m the United States Department ^f
Food Preparation. Any indoor habitable area designed or used for preparation or cooking of
food that does not contain a stove, range, or oven.
Place of Worship. Place of Worship. A non-residential place for people to gather for religious
activity. Examples include such as a church, synagogue, tee mosque, chapel, or meeting
house. A place of worship may include activities customarily associated with the practices of
religious activity, including worship services, religion classes, weddings, funerals, meal
programs, and child care, but not including private or parochial school education for
prekindergarten through grade 12 or higher education. '"^'udes uses; ec r+riber! in
(ORS 227.500)
Single Room Occupancy (SROs). A residential property that contains multiple single room
dwelling where each unit is for the exclusive use of ann occupant&
eligible indi„id,lal The unit need not, but may, contain food preparation or sanitary facilities, or
both. The residential property containing SROs may also share sanitary or food preparation
facilities with other units in the occupancy.
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STAFF REPORT
TYPE IV— LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE
CASE NUMBER: 811-24-000025-TYP4
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: April 2, 2024
COUNCIL AND BOARD JOINT HEARING DATE: June 10, 2024
REPORT DATE: May 13, 2024, revised June 20, 2024
PROJECT NAME: Springfield Development Code Amendments: Housing
Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas
AFFECTED AREA: All properties within the City of Springfield Urban
Growth Boundary
I. NATURE OF THE REQUEST
The City of Springfield and Lane County seek approval of amendments to the Springfield
Development Code (SDC)to comply with recent state legislation that allows and encourages the
development of income-qualified housing (SDC 4.7.370 Income-Qualified Housing on Property
Owned by Religious Nonprofits and SDC 4.7.405 Income-Qualified Housing) and commercial to
residential building conversions (SDC 4.7.215 Conversion from Commercial to Residential Use).
The City is also using this opportunity to make other changes to the code for clarity and ease of
use including: significant changes to SDC 4.7.100 for various districts; changes to SDC 4.7.375
through SDC 4.7.385 for Architectural Design and multiple unit housing; changes to SDC
5.15.110 Minimum Development Standards and SDC 5.17.110 for Site Plan Review for multiple
unit housing; and changes to SDC 6.1.110 Definitions.
II. BACKGROUND
This project is a continuation of work related to a larger Springfield Development Code Update
project that has been ongoing since 2018 involving a phased plan to update the entire
Springfield Development Code. Updating the Development Code to support efficient, timely,
and clear development review is part of Springfield's Housing Strategy. This work would amend
income-qualified housing-related code sections. In 2023,the Oregon Legislature made efforts to
address the state's housing crisis with new laws and $1.2 billion in additional spending on
housing and homelessness. On any given night in 2022, at least 18,000 Oregonians were
homeless and State analysts predict Oregon needs to build at least 500,000 homes over the next
two decades to keep up with demand. The Legislature passed several bills that have prompted
the following Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas Amendments to the Springfield
Development Code(SDC):
House Bill 2984—Commercial to Residential Building Conversions
(effective January 1, 2024)
House Bill 2984 requires local governments to allow conversion of a building from commercial to
residential use without requiring a zone change or conditional use permit, as long as the land is
not zoned to allow for industrial uses.
House Bill 3151—Manufactured Dwelling Parks on Non-Residential Lands
(effective January 1, 2024)
Manufactured housing makes up eight percent of Oregon's total housing and 16 percent of the
affordable housing stock(according to American Community Survey data collected between
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2013-2017).That's why House Bill 3151's major impact on Springfield is to allow manufactured
dwelling parks serving households with incomes of 120 percent or less of area median income
(AMI),to be added to the bill's definition of"affordable housing".The bill also adds property
owned by a housing authority, manufactured dwelling park nonprofit cooperative, or nonprofit
corporation organized as a public benefit corporation whose primary purpose is the
development of affordable housing, to the list of properties where local government is required
to allow"affordable housing". This will result in changes to SDC 4.7.405,which allows for the
development of income-qualified housing on non-residential lands if certain conditions are met.
House Bill 3395—Residential Use of Commercial Lands
(effective June 30, 2023)
House Bill 3395 allows housing within commercial land use districts if it is affordable to
households with incomes of 60 percent AMI or less, or for mixed-use structures with ground
floor commercial with residential units that are affordable to moderate income(80-120%AMI)
households.The bill requires cities to apply the residential density level most comparable to the
commercial density currently allowed in the land use district.The bill explicitly exempts cities
from having to conduct a new economic analysis or comprehensive plan update; however, cities
may still wish to consider the impact to employment lands availability and accommodate these
impacts at a later date.
The City is also making ongoing updates to the City's Development Code to address changes to
the code for clarity and ease of use as time and resources allow. This set of amendments
include: SDC 4.7.100 for various districts, changes to SDC 4.7.375 through SDC 4.7.385 for
Architectural Design and multiple unit housing, changes to SDC 5.15.110 Minimum Development
Standards and SDC 5.17.110 for Site Plan Review for multiple unit housing, and changes to SDC
6.1.110 Definitions.
The project objectives are to:
1) Ensure the City is complying with state law by amending the Springfield Development Code
to:
a. Expand opportunities for residential development in commercial areas by allowing
income-qualified housing on lands zoned for commercial uses and allowing conversion
of a building from commercial to residential use.
b. Allow manufactured dwelling parks serving households with incomes of 120 percent
AMI or less on certain non-residential lands.
2) Change the use of the term "affordable housing"to"income-qualified housing" in the
Springfield Development Code. Clarify and improve integration of income-qualified housing-
related language throughout applicable code sections (e.g., within use tables and cross
reference appropriately, remove redundancy, update terms and definitions).
3) Identify opportunities to address other Springfield Development Code barriers to income-
qualified housing, multiple-unit housing, and specific development standards in SDC 4.7.100
beyond compliance with recent legislation if the code changes are consistent with current
local adopted policies and Springfield's Housing Strategy.
(Note: More comprehensive policy and code changes related to housing may occur with
upcoming work on Springfield's Housing Capacity Analysis and Housing Production Strategies.)
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III. SITE INFORMATION
The amendments are not site-specific; they apply to a large area and a large number of
properties. Affected properties are those within the City of Springfield's Urban Growth
Boundary(UGB) that propose the development of income-qualified housing as defined in the
code, multiple unit housing, or various uses previously defined in SDC 4.7.100.
IV. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS AND CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
Under SDC 5.6.110, legislative amendments of the Development Code text are reviewed under a
Type 4 procedure. Type 4 procedures, as defined in SDC 5.1.600, require a review and
recommendation by the Planning Commission and adoption of an ordinance by the City Council.
The code amendments include changes that apply within the urbanizable areas that are
between the city limits and the Springfield UGB. 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. Article IV, Section 3 of the urban transition agreement allows the
Springfield Planning Commission to exercise legislative land use authority otherwise belonging
to the Lane County Planning Commission for the urbanizable portion of the Springfield UGB.
Therefore, a joint Planning Commission hearing between Springfield and Lane County is not
required for these code amendments. The Springfield Planning Commission held a public
hearing for the purpose of developing their recommendation to the Springfield City Council on
April 2, 2024. The City Council and Board of County Commissioners will hold 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).
In accordance with the City of Springfield Citizen Involvement Program,the Committee for
Citizen Involvement (CCI) reviewed and approved a Community Involvement Strategy for this
proposal on December 5, 2023. Per this strategy the City has completed the following:
• In February 2024, created a project page on Springfield Oregon Speaks with links to the
Development Code Updates webpage on the City of Springfield website.The webpages
provided opportunities for the public to view key messages or relevant resources and
provide input.
• Emailed notice of the proposed amendments, public workshops, and Planning
Commission Hearing on April 2, 2024 to stakeholder groups including development
professionals (developers, builders, landscape architects, engineers, realtors, the
Springfield Board of Realtors and Lane County Home Builders Association) and
affordable housing providers who expressed an interest in being notified of future code
amendments (following the 2022 Development Code Update Project) per the Citizen
Involvement Strategy on February 15, 2024.
• As required by SDC 5.1.615(E), provided agency referrals to the Development Review
Committee regarding the proposed amendments via email on February 15, 2024.
• Emailed notice of the workshops on February 21, 2024, to members of the Springfield
Housing Newsletter's Interested Parties list.
• Submitted notice of the proposed amendments to the Department of Land
Conservation and Development (DLCD) on February 27, 2024, 35 days in advance of the
first evidentiary hearing as required by ORS 197.610(1) and OAR 660-018-0020.
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• Held two public workshops to convey the main points of the project to development
professionals on February 28 and February 29, 2024.
• Published notice of the proposed amendments and Springfield Planning Commission
public hearing in The Chronicle on March 7, 2024 as required by SDC 5.1.615.
• Public noticed of the joint Springfield City Council and Lane County Board of County
Commissioners public hearing in The Chronicle on May 21, 2024 as required by SDC
5.1.615, and in The Register Guard on May 20, 2024 as required by Lane Code 14.060 for
legislative actions.
• Posted notice of the proposed amendments and the dates of the public hearings on the
City of Springfield website and in Springfield City Hall which routinely posts public
hearing notices.
As of the date of this staff report, staff received one public comment from Phil Farrington, with
CDC Management Corp, expressing support for the proposed code amendments and suggesting
one additional amendment to the code. See Attachment 7 (Public Comments Received) of the
May 28, 2024 City Council work session materials. Mr Farrington's proposed amendment would
allow opportunities for more residential development, not just income-qualified housing, in the
Mixed-Use Commercial district while maintaining the ground floor commercial requirement on
busier streets to promote an active pedestrian environment.
Staff do not recommend including his suggested change as part of these proposed code
amendments. Springfield Development Code (SDC) 3.2.630 establishes mixed-use development
standards and subsection (A)(1) is about the "Preservation of the Commercial Land Supply" in
the Mixed-Use Commercial District. Staff would need to analyze the potential implications of the
amendment on the commercial buildable lands inventory if it would no longer have a
commercial requirement in some areas of the Mixed-Use Commercial district. Staff also noted
that the idea of how and where to require ground floor commercial uses in mixed use districts
will be explored with upcoming work to comprehensively review and amend the City's mixed
use districts with support from consultants funded and managed by the Department of Land
Conservation and Development.
For this request,the Springfield Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the
Springfield City Council. Per the urban transition agreement and SDC 5.1.625, development code
amendments which impact areas outside the city limits must be co-adopted by the Lane County
Board of County Commissioners in order to apply to urbanizable areas within the Springfield
UGB. Decisions of the Springfield City Council and Lane County Board of County Commissioners
may be appealed to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals within 21 calendar days of the date
the decision becomes final as specified in ORS 197.830(SDC 5.1.630(F)).
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:
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(1) The Metro Plan and Springfield Comprehensive Plan;
(2) Applicable State statutes;and
(3) Applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules.
(B) Applications specified in SDC 5.6.105 may require co-adoption by the Lane County Board of
Commissioners.
Findings showing that the proposed amendments to the development code meet the applicable
criteria of approval appear in regular text below. Direct citations or summaries of criteria appear
in bold italics and precede or are contained within the relevant findings.
Conformance with the Metro Plan and Springfield Comprehensive Plan
The adopted Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) and Springfield
Comprehensive Plan are the acknowledged long-range plans that provide the broad framework
for land use planning within the City of Springfield's UGB.The policies of the Springfield
Comprehensive Plan—Residential Land Use and Housing Element are intended to refine,
update, and support (as opposed to replace)the goals, objectives and policies of the Metro
Plan's Residential Land Use and Housing Element.The Springfield Comprehensive Plan—
Economic and Urbanization Elements replace the applicable sections of the Metro Plan
pertaining to employment lands and urbanizable lands. The Springfield Comprehensive Plan's
Land Use Element replaces the Metro Plan Diagram Chapter II-G of the Metro Plan.
The Metro Plan and Springfield Comprehensive Plan contain topics or "elements." Each element
contains goals and policies that will guide Springfield's growth and development through the
2010-2030 planning period.
The Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas code amendments are consistent with the
following Metro Plan policies:
Metro Plan A. Metropolitan Residential Land Use and Housing Element
A.3 Provide an adequate supply of buildable residential land within the UGB for the 20-
year planning period at the time of Periodic Review.
Finding 1: The City's 2011 Residential Land and Housing Needs Analysis serves as its
housing needs analysis and buildable lands inventory under Goal 10 and provides evidence that
the Springfield UGB has sufficient buildable land to meet identified housing needs during the 20-
year period. Increasing opportunities to convert commercial uses to residential, build income-
qualified housing in various districts, and clarify the multiple-unit housing standards, supports
the City's ability to meet and provide an adequate supply of residential buildable land within the
UGB for the 20-year planning period.
A.10 Promote higher residential density inside the UGB that utilizes existing infrastructure,
improves the efficiency of public services and facilities, and conserves rural resource
lands outside the UGB.
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Finding 2: The Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas code amendments expand
opportunities for housing in land use districts previously intended only for commercial use
outside of mixed-use areas and allows more development of income-qualified housing in
commercial districts and in mixed-use structures. In doing so, a significant amount of land
previously restricted to nonresidential uses within the UGB is now available for market rate and
income-qualified housing.These developments will allow more housing opportunities and
higher residential densities in various districts. Allowing the conversion of commercial buildings
to residential uses utilizes existing infrastructure which conserves rural resource lands outside of
the UGB and improves the efficiency of public services by allowing new housing where
development already exists.
A.11 Generally locate higher density residential development near employment or
commercial services,in proximity to major transportation systems or within
transportation-efficient nodes.
Finding 3: The House Bills expand opportunities to develop market-rate housing in
commercial districts and income-qualified housing in employment and commercial districts
many of which are along major transportation routes or existing transportation-efficient nodes.
This "mix of uses" is an important strategy for reducing the community's reliance on the
automobile, lowering transportation costs, and reducing our community's greenhouse gas
emissions. In addition, neighborhoods that are more walkable and where residents are near
employment and commercial services, help residents save money and improve access to daily
needs.
A.13 Increase overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more
opportunities for effectively designed in fill, redevelopment, and mixed use while
considering impacts of increased residential density on historic, existing and future
neighborhoods.
Finding 4: The Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas code amendments permit
higher-density housing in existing employment and commercial neighborhoods that were
previously limited to nonresidential uses and clarify some of the multiple-unit housing standards
in SDC 4.7.375 through 4.7.385. Additions, expansions, redevelopment, or infill in these "mixed-
use neighborhoods" are characterized by a vibrant mix of commercial and residential uses
where a higher concentration of people can access existing sidewalks, bike lanes, and bus routes
that support a variety of transportation options and are already scaled for compatibility with
nonresidential services through the existing architectural, clear and objective, and discretionary
use standards (Though some of these standards will be amended with this project; see response
to A.14 below). Historic design standards apply to all projects within the Historic Overlay District
to address the potential impacts of residential density resulting from these Housing in Non-
Residential Areas code amendments.
A.14 Review local zoning and development regulations periodically to remove barriers to
higher density housing and to make provision for a full range of housing options.
Finding 5: The Housing in Non-Residential Areas code amendments were developed from
review of the existing code against House Bills 2984, 3151, and 3395 to remove barriers to
commercial to residential building conversions and income-qualified housing. However,
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amendments to the multiple-unit housing standards also occurred for consistency and clarity
across the code in:
• SDC 4.7.375 to move the discretionary building form and orientation standards from
4.7.385 Multiple Unit Housing (Discretionary Option) to this section to match the
existing clear and objective building form and orientation standards;
• SDC 4.7.380 to remove the reference to 'Development Standards for Multiple Unit
Housing Developments in the R-2 and R-3 Districts' as multiple unit housing is allowed in
other districts besides R-2 and R-3;
• SDC 5.15.110 for Minimum Development Standards (MDS) so that MDS applications do
not apply to new multiple-unit housing development. A Site Plan Review or multiple-
unit housing review in SDC 4.7.380 would apply; and
• SDC 5.17.110 for Site Plan Review.The intent of the amendment is to clarify when Site
Plan Review is required—when an addition, expansion, or change of use is for a
nonresidential use, in a land use district that is not residential, and located within 50
feet of a residential land use district or residentially designated land.
For all these reasons, the amendments remove barriers to higher density housing, resulting in a
fuller range of housing options in various districts (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.).
A.17 Provide opportunities for a full range of choice in housing type, density,size,cost, and
location.
Finding 6: The Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas code amendments increase
housing types permitted in various districts, resulting in a fuller range of choices in housing type
and location, especially for income-qualified and market-rate development.The code does not
currently have density standards in many districts that don't currently allow housing outright, so
development is limited by existing standards in the applicable district(e.g., height, setbacks, lot
coverage, etc.). Permitting commercial to residential building conversion and some income-
qualified housing without changing the existing density and size requirements in those districts
allows for a greater range of housing densities and sizes.
Finding 7: There are several factors that affect the cost of income-qualified housing
development, but a big factor is developers' reliance on federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits
(LIHTC)—the major source of funding for low-income housing.The tradeoff of this tax credit is
that it leads to higher costs of development to limit risk to private sector partners, but also
creates high quality, attractive and durable housing. The amendments to the code increase the
number of properties eligible for the development of income-qualified housing expanding the
locations available for income-qualified housing. The code amendments that allow for
commercial to residential building conversions also expand the locations available for market-
rate housing.
A.20 Encourage home ownership of all housing types,particularly for low-income
households.
Finding 8: The Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas code amendments do not
directly support homeownership programs for income qualified homeowners. However, the
amendments are projected to increase the variety of smaller and less expensive home
ownership options relative to detached single-unit dwellings, by allowing not only income-
qualified housing in various districts but also middle housing proposed as income-qualified
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housing in districts where it is otherwise prohibited. Middle housing projects are reviewed as a
Type 1 procedure which further expedites the approval process and permitting affordability(a
Type 1 determination is made by the Director without public notice or a hearing).
A.22 Expand opportunities for a mix of uses in newly developing areas and existing
neighborhoods through local zoning and development regulations.
Finding 9: The amendments to the code's zoning and development regulations are
necessitated by House Bill 2984 and 3395, which expand opportunities for a mix of uses by
permitting commercial to residential building conversion and income-qualified housing in
commercial districts and in mixed-use structures.
A.28 Seek to maintain and increase the supply of rental housing and increase home
ownership options for low-and very low-income households by providing economic
and other incentives,such as density bonuses, to developers that agree to provide
needed below-market and service-enhanced housing in the community.
Finding 10: The amendments do not change code that was implemented during Ordinance
6443 (for middle housing)that allows density and height bonuses for income-qualified housing
in residential districts. House Bills 3151 and 3395 add the affordability options for income-
qualified housing to include (1) a manufactured dwelling park that serves populations within
incomes of 120%of the area median income (AMI)within the definition of income-qualified
housing; (2) residential structures within commercial districts where each unit is affordable to a
household with income less than or equal to 60% of the AMI; and (3) mixed-use structures in
commercial districts with ground floor commercial units and residential units that are affordable
to moderate-income households (80-120%AMI), as defined in ORS 456.270.These economic
incentives will help expand opportunities where developers can provide below-market and
serviced-enhanced housing in the community.
Finding 11: Moreover, House Bill 3395 requires cities to applythe most comparable
residential density for income-qualified housing to the allowed commercial uses in the subject
district. By applying comparable density, dimensional, and design standards from the residential
districts to the commercial districts,the amendments can reduce regulatory barriers to income-
qualified housing development in those areas and increase the supply of rental housing and
homeownership for low-income households. House Bill 2984 for commercial to residential
building conversion also increases the supply of rental and home ownership options by
expanding the areas where income-qualified housing can be built and incentivizing changes of
use for underutilized commercial properties.
A.30 Balance the need to provide a sufficient amount of land to accommodate affordable
housing with the community's goals to maintain a compact urban form.
Finding 12: As discussed above, House Bills 2984, 3151, and 3395 were passed by the 2023
legislature to address the state's housing crisis. By providing housing in land use districts
previously intended only for nonresidential uses, the market determines the supply and demand
of"affordable housing" in the UGB. In doing so, a significant amount of land previously
restricted to these nonresidential uses within the UGB is now available for income-qualified
housing without needing to expand the urban growth boundary.
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A.33 Consider local zoning and development regulations impact on the cost of housing.
Finding 13: The Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas code amendments expand
allowances for income-qualified housing in various districts (and at greater densities) in the
commercial and mixed-use commercial districts than under the current code. To comply with
House Bill 3395,the code applies minimum density for housing in commercial districts (20 units
per gross acre) and in mixed-use structures(12 units per gross acre) consistent with the Mixed-
Use Residential (MUR) Standards in SDC 3.2.630(C)(2), but does not apply a maximum density
for residential. By applying the MUR standards instead of the Mixed-Use Commercial (MUC)
standards, there are fewer floorspace requirements for commercial uses in mixed-use income-
qualified housing structures. (The MUC district currently requires a minimum of 60 percent of
the ground floor area within a new building be dedicated to commercial uses while the
proposed code for income-qualified housing would require 10 percent of the total gross floor
area be in non-residential use if less than 20 units are provided in a mixed-use
structure.) Furthermore,the code updates now allow both a Type 1 clear and objective review
or a Type 2 or Type 3 discretionary review for income-qualified housing where the code
previously only allowed Type 1, thus reducing design limitations on all types of income-qualified
development review.
Springfield Comprehensive Plan:Residential Land Use& Housing Element
Policy H.1 -Based on the findings in the RLHNA and to accommodate projected growth
between 2010 and 2030,Springfield has designated sufficient buildable residential land(a)for
at least 5,920 new dwelling units at an estimated density of at least 7.9 units per net buildable
acre;and(b)to accommodate a new dwelling mix of approximately 52 percent detached
single family dwellings(including manufactured dwellings on individual lots),seven percent
attached single-family dwellings, one percent manufactured dwellings in parks, and 40
percent multifamily dwellings.
Finding 14: The Housing in Non-Residential Areas code amendments maintain the existing
mix of residential plan designations and do not reduce the supply of buildable residential land or
change the net densities allowed in the zoning districts. The table below shows how the code
amendments affect the densities and heights allowed in Springfield's land use districts.:
Income-Qualified Housing in: Existing Code Density and New Code Density and
Height Height
Residential Districts under R-1 District:28 units per net For clarification purposes,
ORS 197.748 acre max density/47 feet max added a height bonus of 36
height; feet for the MUR district as
R-2 District:42 units per net permitted in ORS 197.748
acre max density/74 feet max Removed the GRMU district
height; from the list of residential
R-3 District: 63 units per net districts that would have a
acre max density/no max density and height bonus as
building height. there is no maximum height
Listed the MUR and GRMU in the GRMU.
districts but did not include
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their height or density
bonuses.
Nonresidential Districts Density and height limited Not subject to change
under ORS 197A.445 only by existing standards in
including:PLO,NC, CC, MRC, the appliable district(e.g.,
GO, MS, MUC, BKMU, height, setbacks, lot
Glenwood CMU, or coverage). Generally, there
Glenwood OMU. Permitted in are no density standards in
Cl, LMI,MUE,or Glenwood districts that don't currently
EMU subject to certain allow housing outright.
standards.
Commercial districts and in Does not currently exist in the Commercial districts NC, CC,
Mixed-Use Structures under development code. MRC, GO:20 units per gross
House Bill 3395 acre minimum,
Mixed-use structures in
CMU, Glenwood CMU and
Glenwood OMU:12 units per
gross acre minimum.
No Max density.
For income-qualified housing
in mixed-use structures, 10
percent of the total gross
floor area must be in non-
residential use if less than 20
units are provided.
The amendments allow for residential development that exceeds the adopted net density
ranges in the Springfield Comprehensive Plan (6-14 units/acre in Low Density Residential, 14-28
units/acre in Medium Density Residential, and 28-42 units/acre in High Density Residential).
Because House Bill 3395 explicitly exempts cities from having to conduct a new economic
analysis or comprehensive plan update to comply with these bills and a more holistic review of
local plans, policies, and code will occur with upcoming work on Springfield's Housing Capacity
Analysis and Housing Production Strategies, the code amendments are in conformance with the
existing Comprehensive Plan. In accordance with OAR 660-008-0045,the City is scheduled to
adopt comprehensive plan amendments by December 31, 2027, as part of the Housing Capacity
Analysis required by ORS 197.296. At that time, these future amendments to the comprehensive
plan will more fully incorporate the range of housing types and densities including the new
options for conversion of commercial to residential and income-qualified housing, into the plan
provisions and policies.
Policy H.3-Support community-wide,district-wide and neighborhood-specific livability and
redevelopment objectives and regional land use planning and transportation planning policies
by locating higher density residential development and increasing the density of development
near employment or commercial services, within transportation-efficient Mixed-Use Nodal
Development centers and along corridors served by frequent transit service.
Finding 15: The Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas code amendments permit
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housing in places that previously did not allow residential development (commercial to
residential building conversion, residential in commercial districts and in mixed-use structures,
etc.)thereby locating residential development near employment and commercial services.
Policy H.5-Develop additional incentives to encourage and facilitate development of high
density housing in areas designated for Mixed Use Nodal Development.
Finding 16: The existing code already allows high density income-qualified housing in
residential areas through density and height bonuses, while the amendments expand the
definition of income-qualified housing to commercial areas and mixed-use structures outside of
mixed-use development areas. Income-qualified housing is still permitted and supported in the
existing mixed-use nodal development areas of the Glenwood Riverfront, Downtown, Mohawk,
301" & Main, and Riverbend/Gateway, as shown on the Springfield Comprehensive Plan Map.
Policy H.9-Provide a broad range of quality accessible and affordable housing options for very
low, low and moderate income residents.Affordable housing is defined as housing for which
persons or families pay 30 percent or less of their gross income for housing, including
necessary and essential utilities(Oregon Revised Statute 456.0551.
Finding 17: The Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas code amendments expand
the locations where income-qualified housing can be developed in various non-residential land
use districts Policy H.9 notes that across the United States, housing costs are considered
"affordable" if the monthly rent or mortgage as stated above, is no more than 30% of gross
household earnings. Income-qualified housing encompasses housing that is specifically for
households making somewhere in the range of 0-120% of the area median income which would
be affordable to households with very low, low and moderate incomes.
Policy H.11 -Continue to seek ways to update development standards to introduce a variety of
housing options for all income levels in both existing neighborhoods and new residential areas
that match the changing demographics and lifestyles of Springfield residents.
Finding 18: The code amendments align with the objectives of Policy H.11 by expanding
income-qualified housing to various land use districts and enhancing the development feasibility
of residential in commercial areas and in mixed-use structures through revised dimensional,
density, and design standards. Allowing income-qualified housing as middle housing, multiple-
unit housing, or in mixed-use structures, supports increasing housing variety within existing
neighborhoods.
H.15-Update residential development standards to enhance the quality and affordability of
neighborhood infill development(e.g.partitions, duplex developments, transitional
neighborhoods, rehab housing, accessory dwelling units)and multi-family development.
Finding 19: The Housing in Non-Residential Areas code amendments include updated
residential development standards that enhance the affordability of multiple-unit housing both
for income-qualified housing but also for conversion of commercial to residential. For further
details, see the response to A.14 above.
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Springfield Comprehensive Plan:Economic Element
E.22-Plan, designate and zone land to allow community and neighborhood retail commercial
uses in new, existing or expanded mixed use centers/nodes to address the land need for retail
described in the Economic Opportunities Analysis;timing shall be coordinated with City
refinement planning processes or through property-owner initiated proposals that are
consistent with Springfield Comprehensive Plan policies.
Finding 20: House Bill 3395 explicitly exempts cities from having to conduct a new
economic analysis or comprehensive plan update to comply with the new income-qualified
housing options. A more holistic review of local plans, policies, and code will occur with
upcoming work on Springfield's Housing Capacity Analysis and Housing Production Strategies,
which will examine the City's housing needs, residential land that is buildable, and a variety of
housing strategies to increase the production of needed housing.
Finding 21: The other amendments to SDC 4.7.100 for various districts will make the code
more user-friendly by listing standards that apply to a district in one place instead of needing to
reference another chapter of the code. These amendments are for clarification purposes and do
not change the overall categories of uses that are permitted within the commercial, industrial,
public land and open space, urbanizable fringe overlay, or Booth-Kelly Mixed-Use districts.
Conformance with Applicable State Statutes
Finding 22: ORS 197.610 requires local jurisdictions to submit proposed comprehensive plan
or land use regulation changes to the Department of Land Conservation and Development
(DLCD). Notice of the proposed amendments to the Springfield Development Code was provided
to DLCD 35 days in advance of the Planning Commission public hearing in compliance with ORS
197.610 and ORS 197.620(3). Therefore,the amendments are consistent with the state statute.
Finding 23: ORS 197.307(4) requires that jurisdictions "may adopt and apply only clear and
objective standards, conditions and procedures regulating the development of housing" and
"may not discourage needed housing through unreasonable cost or delay". The amendments
retain the existing clear and objective standards and procedures for single-unit dwellings,
middle housing, and multiple-unit housing and the income-qualified housing uses that were
implemented during Ordinance 6443 (for middle housing). However,the code amendments that
comply with House Bills 3151 and 3395 expand opportunities for income-qualified housing to
residential structures within commercial districts and in mixed-use structures.To reduce
barriers to income-qualified housing, the amendments allow for the clear and objective tract but
also the alternate discretionary review procedures for development that doesn't comply with
the clear and objective standards. For multiple unit housing permitted in 4.7.375 through
4.7.385, a housing applicant has the option either to proceed under the clear and objective path
or to seek approval under one or more discretionary review options, which "does not
discourage needed housing through unreasonable cost or delay".The discretionary review
procedures authorize density at the same density levels that are allowed under the clear and
objective income-qualified criteria in 4.7.405, consistent with ORS 197.307(6)(c) and House Bill
4064.
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Finding 24: The Oregon State Legislature passed House Bills 2984, 3151, and 3395 to
expand opportunities for market rate housing and income-qualified housing within areas zoned
for commercial use, subject to certain zoning and property ownership conditions. The
amendments update the special standards section in SDC 4.7.370 for Income-Qualified Housing
on Property Owned by Religious Nonprofits and in SDC 4.7.405 for Income-Qualified Housing
and necessitate the creation of SDC 4.7.215 Conversion of Commercial to Residential. Sections
4.7.370 and 4.7.405 define the affordability and ownership requirements in the bills and the
comparable residential density requirements for the allowed commercial uses in the subject
district, while section 4.7.215 stipulates where conversion of commercial to residential does not
apply. House Bill 3395 also established a density standard for single room occupancy (SRO),
which requires that for the purposes of calculating density, 6 single room occupancy units is
equal to 1 dwelling unit and that SRO units are permitted when "consistent with the density
standards of a lot or parcel zoned to allow for the development of residential dwellings with five
or more units."
Finding 25: The Department of Land Conservation and Development neither developed
guidance materials for the bills nor model codes for cities to prepare these code amendments.
Therefore, the language for the approval criteria of income-qualified housing(House Bills 3151
and 3395)and conversion of commercial to residential (House Bill 2984) were drafted to be as
close to the statutory language as possible.
CONCLUSION: Based on the findings above,the code amendments are consistent with
applicable state statues.
Conformance with Applicable State-wide Planning Goals and
Administrative Rules
Statewide Planning Goal 1—Citizen Involvement. To develop a citizen involvement program
that provides the opportunity for citizens to be involved in all phases of the planning process.
Finding 26: Requirements under Goal 1 are met by adherence to the citizen involvement
process required by the Metro Plan and implemented by the Springfield Development Code. As
detailed above, a public outreach process occurred during the development code amendment
process. The amendments are subject to the Type 4 legislative procedure, which requires public
notification and public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council.The
procedure has been established by the City and determined to be consistent with the City's
acknowledged Citizen Involvement Program and Statewide Planning Goal 1. The public hearing
notice and hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council/Board of County
Commissioners are recognized as opportunities for citizen participation.
Therefore, the amendments are in compliance with Goal 1.
Statewide Planning Goal 2—Land Use Planning. To establish a land use planning process and
policy framework as a basis for all decisions and actions related to use of land and to assure
an adequate factual basis for such decisions and actions.
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Finding 27: 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 basis for such
decisions and actions. The Housing in Non-Residential Areas code amendments will be adopted
by the City Council and Lane County Board of County Commissioners after the June 10, 2024
Public Hearing. Opportunities have been provided for review and comment by citizens and local
governments.
Finding 28: Statewide Planning Goal 2 Guideline E states:
"Minor changes, i.e., those which do not have significant effect beyond the immediate area of
the change, should be based on special studies or other information which will serve as the
factual basis to support the change. The public need and justification for the particular change
should be established. Minor changes should not be made more frequently than once a year, if at
all possible."
Finding 29: While the Statewide Planning Goal Guidelines are not mandatory provisions,the
code updates are consistent with the direction provided in Guideline E, for the following
reasons:
• These amendments will help to increase the diversity of housing opportunities, not just
for income-qualified housing, but also in underutilized commercial areas, which would
help to meet Springfield's housing needs.The Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential
Areas code amendments originate from adoption of House Bills 2984, 3151, and 3395;
therefore, Springfield is justified in providing the aforementioned changes to the
Springfield Development Code to comply with state law. This is consistent with Goal 2.
• The other aspects of the code updates, amending the development code for SDC
4.7.100 for various districts; SDC 4.7.375 through SDC 4.7.385 for Architectural Design
and multiple unit housing; and SDC 5.15.110 Minimum Development Standards and SDC
5.17.110 for Site Plan Review for multiple unit housing, are consistent with Guideline E
in Goal 2. This project is a continuation of work related to a larger Springfield
Development Code Update project that has been ongoing since 2018 involving a phased
plan to update the entire Springfield Development Code. Updating the Development
Code to support efficient, timely, and clear development review is part of Springfield's
Housing Strategy.
Therefore, the amendments are in compliance with Goal 2.
Statewide Planning Goal 3—Agricultural Lands. To preserve agricultural lands.
Finding 30: The amendments are for property located within the urban growth boundary of
Springfield and do not affect any land designated for agricultural use.Therefore, Goal 3 does not
apply.
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Statewide Planning Goal 4—Forest Lands. To conserve forest lands.
Finding 31: The amendments are for property located within the urban growth boundary of
Springfield and do not affect any land designated for forest use.Therefore, Goal 4 does not
apply.
Statewide Planning Goal 5—Open Spaces,Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources.
To conserve open space and protect natural and scenic resources.
Finding 32: The Springfield Development Code is currently acknowledged to be in
compliance with Statewide Planning Goal 5. Pursuant to OAR 660-023-0250(3) local
governments are not required to apply Goal 5 in consideration of an amendment unless the
amendment affects a Goal 5 resource.The amendment would only affect the resource if it:
creates or amends a resource list or portion of an acknowledged plan that protects or addresses
specific requirements of a Goal 5; allows new uses that could conflict with a Goal 5 resource; or
the amendment affects an acknowledged UGB and information is submitted demonstrating that
a resource site is included in the amended UGB area.
Finding 33: The amendments do not create or amend the City's list of Goal 5 resources, do
not allow new uses that could conflict with a Goal 5 resource, and do not amend the
acknowledged UGB. Furthermore, the provisions for income-qualified housing allowed under
ORS 197A.445 and House Bill 3395 prohibit the development of income-qualified housing within
the development setbacks for locally significant wetlands and riparian areas.
Therefore, the amendments are in compliance with Goal 5.
Statewide Planning Goal 6—Air, Water and Land Resources Quality. To maintain and improve
the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state.
Finding 34: Goal 6 addresses waste and discharges from development and is aimed at
protecting air, water and land from impacts from those discharges.This goal requires local
comprehensive plans to consider all waste and process discharges from urban and rural
residential use and their carrying capacity. House Bills 2984 and 3395 which allow conversion of
commercial to residential and income-qualified housing in commercial districts and in mixed-use
structures provided they meet the area median income thresholds shown in the code, must be
adequately served by water, sewer, storm water drainage, or streets at the time the
development is complete. There is an amendment to the code to clarify that all new
development, redevelopment, additions, expansions, or changes of use on property that are
within 150 of a Water Quality Limited Watercourse (WQLW)or 100 feet of a tributary of a
WQLW require a Site Plan Review application in conformance with SDC 5.17.110. The current
code is ambiguous whether site plan review applies to all development in these areas, or only
additions, expansions, or changes or use. However, this amendment does not change the
substance of any code requirement or standard that applies to WQLWs; it simply requires all
development to submit a land use application and go through the review process when a
property contains a WQLW. Therefore, the amendments do not authorize any new development
or increase intensity of development in a way that threatens to violate state or federal
regulations.
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The amendments are in compliance with Goal 6.
Statewide Planning Goal 7—Areas Subiect to Natural Disasters and Hazards. To protect life
and property from natural disasters and hazards.
Finding 35: Goal 7 requires local government planning programs include provisions to
protect people and property from natural hazards such as floods, landslides, earthquakes and
related hazards,tsunamis and wildfires. The Goal prohibits development in natural hazard areas
without appropriate safeguards.The Springfield Development Code is acknowledged to be in
compliance with Goal 7. The amendments do not alter the City's acknowledged land use
programs regarding landslide areas (SDC 3.3.500, Hillside Development Overlay) or flood
protection (SDC 3.3.400). Furthermore,the provisions for income-qualified housing allowed
under ORS 197A.445 and House Bill 3395 prohibit the development of income-qualified housing
within the Hillside Overlay District or Floodplain Overlay District.
Therefore, the Housing in Non-Residential Areas code amendments are in compliance with
Goal 7.
Statewide Planning Goal 8—Recreational Needs. To satisfy the recreational needs of the
citizens of the state and visitors, and where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary
recreational facilities including destination resorts.
Finding 36: Recreational services within Springfield is the responsibility of the Willamalane
Park& Recreation District. Willamalane has an adopted 20-Year Comprehensive Plan for the
provision of park, open space and recreation services for Springfield. This goal is not applicable
to the Housing Opportunities in Non-Residential Areas code amendments and will have no
effect on the availability of or access to recreational opportunities as planned in Willamalane's
Comprehensive Plan.
Therefore, the updates are in compliance with Goal 8.
Statewide Planning Goal 9—Economic Development:To provide adequate opportunities
throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health welfare, and
prosperity of Oregon's citizens.
Finding 37: Goal 9 requires the City to "provide for at least an adequate supply of sites of
suitable sizes, types, locations, and service levels for a variety of industrial and commercial uses
consistent with plan policies." The City's adopted Economic Opportunities Analysis and
Commercial Industrial Buildable Lands Inventory is acknowledged to comply with Goal 9.
Finding 38: The amendments do not render any property unusable for commercial or
industrial uses. The amendments allow for the redevelopment of commercial and industrial
properties for income-qualified housing as the City is already required to allow under state
statutes. House Bill 2984 allows commercial to residential building conversions without
requiring a zone change or conditional use permit and House Bill 3395 allows housing within
commercial land use districts if it is affordable to households with incomes of 60 percent AMI or
less, or for mixed-use structures with ground floor commercial with residential units that are
affordable to moderate income (80-120%AMI) households.
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Finding 39: House Bill 3395 explicitly exempts cities from having to conduct a new economic
analysis or comprehensive plan update to comply with the bill. The code amendments retain the
existing minimum development areas and broad categories of uses that are currently allowed in
each land use district but allow for a flexible approach by allowing new pockets of residential or
mixed-use development.
Finding 40: Finally, the other amendments to SDC 4.7.100 for various districts will
make the code more user-friendly by listing standards that apply to a district in one place
instead of needing to reference another chapter of the code. These amendments are for
clarification purposes and do not change the overall categories of uses that are permitted within
the commercial, industrial, public land and open space, urbanizable fringe overlay, or Booth-
Kelly Mixed-Use districts.
Therefore, the amendments are consistent with Goal 9.
Statewide Planning Goal 10—Housing. To provide for the housing needs of citizens of the
state.
Finding 41: Goal 10 requires jurisdictions inventory buildable lands for residential use and
develop plans that encourage the availability of adequate numbers of needed housing units at
price ranges and rent levels which meet the financial capabilities of Oregon households and
allow for flexibility of housing location type and density.The City of Springfield completed a
Housing Needs Analysis and Buildable Lands Inventory in 2011.This document serves as the
City's compliance document under Goal 10 and provides the basis for the City's determination
that Springfield's UGB has sufficient buildable land to meet the identified housing needs during
the 20-year planning period.The Springfield 2030 Comprehensive Plan Residential Land Use and
Housing Element suggests that a higher percentage of multiple unit housing will be needed from
2010 to 2030, and that overall, 5,920 new dwelling units will be needed to accommodate the
population including a mix of detached single-unit dwellings, townhouses, manufactured
dwellings in parks, and multiple unit housing at an estimated density of at least 7.9 units per net
buildable acre.
Finding 42: Consistent with House Bill's 2983, 3151, and 3395, the amendments
may allow a modest increase in the number of dwelling units being built that could be
constructed within the UGB due to a greater number of units being permitted on lots that were
previously restricted to only commercial uses. House Bill 2984 allows the conversion of
commercial to residential and House Bill 3395 allows residential in commercial districts and in
mixed use structures provided they meet the area median income thresholds shown in the draft
code. In addition, House Bill 3395 requires cities to apply the most comparable residential
density for income-qualified housing to the allowed commercial uses in the subject district. By
applying comparable density, dimensional, and design standards from the residential districts to
the commercial districts the amendments can reduce regulatory barriers to income-qualified
housing development and meet the states definition of needed housing per ORS 197.303.
Finding 43: The other code amendments to SDC 4.7.100 for various districts, SDC
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4.7375 through 4.7.385 for architectural design and multiple unit housing, and SDC 5.15.1110
Minimum Development Standards and SDC 5.17.110 for Site Plan Review for multiple unit
housing similarly comply with Goal 10 because they do not reduce the assumed residential
density of at least 7.9 dwelling units per net buildable acre within the City's residentially-
designated lands.
Thus, the amendments do not reduce the development potential of Springfield's housing land
inventories in a manner inconsistent with Goal 10.
Statewide Planning Goal 11—Public Facilities and Services. 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.
Finding 44: Goal 11 requires the City to plan and develop an efficient arrangement of public
facilities and services to serve urban and rural development. Pursuant to OAR 660-011-0020(2) a
public facility plan must identify significant public facility projects which support the land uses
designated in the comprehensive plan.The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Public
Facilities and Services Plan (PFSP) and the Springfield 2035 Transportation System Plan (TSP) are
the City's acknowledged public facilities and transportation plans that inform infrastructure
investments (i.e., water, stormwater,wastewater, electricity, and transportation).The TSP is
addressed under Goal 12 below.There are no changes to the PFSP in conjunction with these
amendments, and the project is otherwise consistent with Goal 11 as explained below.
Finding 45: House Bills 2984, 3151, and 3395 require income-qualified housing to "be
adequately served by water, sewer, storm water drainage or streets, or be adequately served at
the time that development on the lot is complete". The anticipated increase in housing density
in existing areas is not expected to result in overburdening public facilities and services and new
public facilities and services will be designed to serve anticipated development, including
residential development in nonresidential districts, residential structures in commercial areas,
and mixed-use structures with ground floor commercial units and residential units subject to
area median income thresholds. The amendments do not result in a need to adjust or amend
existing policies or projects in the City's adopted facility plans.Therefore, compliance with Goal
11 is maintained for the housing in non-residential areas code amendments.
Finding 46: The other code amendments to SDC 4.7.100 for various districts, SDC 4.7375
through 4.7.385 for architectural design and multiple unit housing, and SDC 5.15.1110 Minimum
Development Standards and SDC 5.17.110 for Site Plan Review for multiple unit housing
similarly comply with Goal 11 because they do not result in any need to amend the PFSP to
include additional or different public facilities projects.
These amendments are for clarification purposes and do not change the overall categories of
uses that are permitted within the commercial, industrial, public land and open space,
urbanizable fringe overlay, or Booth-Kelly Mixed-Use districts and are consistent with Statewide
Planning Goal 11.
Statewide Planning Goal 12—Transportation. To provide and encourage a safe, convenient
and economic transportation system.
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Finding 47: The Transportation Planning Rule(TPR), at OAR 660-012-0060, requires the City
to adopt mitigation measures whenever "an amendment to a functional plan, an acknowledged
comprehensive plan, or a land use regulation (including a zoning map)would significantly affect
an existing or planned transportation facility." An amendment causes a significant effect under
the TPR when it changes the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation
facility, changes the standards for implementing the functional classification system, or meets
any of the standards in OAR 660-012-0060(1)(A) -(C) regarding degradation of the performance
of an existing or planned transportation facility.
Finding 48: A land use regulation amendment "significantly affects"transportation under
Subsection 1(a) if it "Change[s]the functional classification of an existing or planned
transportation facility(exclusive of correction of map errors in an adopted plan)."The
amendments do not change any functional classification under OAR 66-012-0060(1)(a).
Finding 49: A land use regulation amendment "significantly affects" transportation under
Subsection 1(b) if it "Change[s]standards implementing a functional classification system."The
amendments do not change the City's standards for implementing its functional classification
system under OAR 66-012-0060(1)(b).
Finding 50: Under Subsection (1)(c), a land use regulation amendment"significantly affects"
transportation if it results in (A) types or levels of travel or access inconsistent with the functional
classification of a transportation facility;(8)degrades the performance of a transportation
facility such that it would not meet performance standards identified in the TSP or
comprehensive plan;or(C)degrades the performance of a transportation facility that is
otherwise projected to not meet the performance standards in the TSP or comprehensive plan.
To determine whether the amendments "significantly affect" a transportation facility within the
meaning of(1)(c) a local government may compare the most traffic-generative use reasonably
allowed in the current zone with the most traffic-generative use reasonably allowed in the new
zone.
Finding 51: The Housing in Non-Residential Code Amendments do not result in any of the
significant effects listed in OAR 660-012-0060(1)(c)(A)through (C) because the code changes do
not change the most traffic generative use allowed under the current code.The amendments do
not change existing allowances for income-qualified housing uses that were implemented during
Ordinance 6443 (for middle housing). House Bill 3395 for income-qualified housing in the
commercial districts or in mixed-use structures must apply the most comparable residential
density to the allowed commercial uses in the subject district. Both House Bill 2984 for
commercial to residential building conversion and House Bill 3151 which amends the existing
income-qualified housing code, must be adequately served by public services, including streets,
at the time of development. The reasonably-most traffic generative uses in commercial and
industrial districts are commercial, retail, and employment-related uses that generate more
average daily trips than the reasonably-most traffic generative income-qualified housing project.
For example,taking a one-acre site, a reasonable floor area ratio for commercial or industrial
development is 0.50. Using the ITE Manual 11th Edition daily average trip rates, a general office
building on a 1 acre site with a FAR of 0.50 would be expected to generate approximately 236
trips per day; general office uses are an allowed use in every commercial and industrial district
that is impacted by these code amendments. A reasonably-most traffic generative income-
qualified housing development on the same acre is a mid-rise multifamily development with 25
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units, generating approximately 114 average daily trips. Because the reasonably-most traffic
generative income-qualified housing use generates less average daily trips than other uses likely
to develop in the commercial and industrial districts without these code amendments, the
amendments do not cause a significant effect under OAR 660-012-0060(1)(c)(A)through (C).
Finding 52: The amendments to SDC 4.7.100 for various districts, SDC 4.7375 through
4.7.385 for architectural design and multiple unit housing, and SDC 5.15.1110 Minimum
Development Standards and SDC 5.17.110 for Site Plan Review for multiple unit housing, also do
not change the uses or density already allowed in the various districts or design standards for
multiple unit housing previously passed in Ordinance 6443;they merely streamline and simplify
the development review processes and standards that apply within those land use districts.
Therefore,the amendments are consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 12.
Goal 13—Energy Conservation. Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and
controlled so as to maximize the conservation of all forms of energy, based on sound economic
principles.
Finding 53: The City's acknowledged Goal 13 regulations remain unaffected by the
amendments.The proposed amendments will allow for residential development in
nonresidential and mixed-use areas serving income-qualified households. The amendments to
SDC 4.7.100 for various districts, SDC 4.7375 through 4.7.385 for architectural design and
multiple unit housing, and SDC 5.15.1110 Minimum Development Standards and SDC 5.17.110
for Site Plan Review for multiple unit housing, also do not change the uses already allowed in
the various districts or design standards for multiple unit housing previously passed in
Ordinance 6443.
Therefore, the amendments are consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 13.
Goal 14—Urbanization. To provide for an orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban
land use.
Finding 54: Goal 14 requires cities to estimate future growth rates and patterns, and to
incorporate, plan, and zone enough land to meet the projected demands. The amendments do
not repeal or replace existing code provisions regarding annexation. The code provisions
regarding urbanizable land are contained in the Urban Fringe Overlay District and the
Agriculture Urban Holding Area district. To make the code clearer and easier to interpret the
Urban Fringe Overlay District standards in 4.7.100 were moved to the Urbanizable Fringe
Overlay District(SDC 3.3.825) as the use, Public and Private Parks in the Urbanizable Fringe
Overlay District, only applies in that overlay. This change does not alter the requirement that
urban uses are prohibited in the urbanizable areas prior to annexation.
Therefore, the amendments are consistent with the requirements of Statewide Planning
Goal 14.
Goal 15—Willamette River Greenway. To protect, conserve, enhance and maintain the natural,
scenic,historical, agricultural, economic and recreational qualities of lands along the
Willamette River as the Willamette River Greenway.
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Finding 55: Statewide Planning Goal 15 requires cities to adopt local greenway plans, along
with criteria for new development or uses along the river. Pursuant to SDC 3.3.320(A), uses
allowed in the Willamette Greenway Overlay District are the same as those in the underlying
land use district; thus, the amendments do not repeal, replace, or void the existing code
provisions related to Goal 15 and no changes are proposed to the existing overlay protections
from this amendment.
Therefore, the amendments are consistent with the requirements of Statewide Planning Goal
15.
Goal 16—19 Estuarine Resources, Coastal Shorelands, Beaches and Dunes, and Ocean
Resources.
Finding 56: Statewide Planning Goals 16—19 relate to coastal lands in Oregon, which are
not applicable within the planning jurisdiction of the City of Springfield and are not applicable to
the amendments.
VI. CONCLUSION
Based upon the evidence above and the criteria of SDC 5.6.115 for approving amendments to
the Springfield Development Code,the text amendments to income-qualified housing (SDC
4.7.370 Income-Qualified Housing on Property Owned by Religious Nonprofits and SDC 4.7.405
Income-Qualified Housing); changes to SDC 4.7.100 for various districts; changes to SDC 4.7.375
through SDC 4.7.385 for Architectural Design and multiple unit housing; changes to SDC
5.15.110 Minimum Development Standards and SDC 5.17.110 for Site Plan Review for multiple
unit housing; and changes to 6.1.110 Definitions are consistent with these criteria.
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