Springfield staff outline housing and design code changes aimed at easing mixed‑use development

Oct 7, 2025

City planner Hailey Campbell presented proposed code changes on Oct. 6 designed to bring Springfield into compliance with state rules, simplify mixed‑use design standards and enable 3–4 story buildings in some commercial districts, while flagging infrastructure and solar‑access considerations.

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City staff presented the Housing and Design Code Update at the Springfield City Council work session on Oct. 6, describing proposed changes intended to meet state rules and to make mixed‑use housing development clearer and more feasible.

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