Springfield supervisors authorize drafting of accessory-dwelling-units zoning amendment in 3–2 vote

Feb 25, 2025

The Springfield Township Board of Supervisors voted 3–2 on Feb. 25 to authorize the township solicitor to draft a zoning ordinance amendment creating accessory dwelling unit (ADU) guidelines. The Planning Commission circulated the draft; supervisors split over the revised requirements and next steps are a solicitor draft and future board review.

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Supervisor Jim Hopkins moved and Supervisor Pete Kade seconded a motion to authorize Township Solicitor Scott MacNair, Esq. to prepare a draft zoning ordinance amendment establishing accessory dwelling unit guidelines; the motion passed 3–2 with Supervisor Dave Long abstaining and Supervisor Bill Ryker opposing.

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