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Commissioners seek clearer guidance from planning on class 2/3 auto licenses and special permits
Summary
Members of the Springfield City Licensing Commission discussed confusion over whether planning special permits permit class 3 (junkyard) auto licenses at specific locations and asked staff and zoning to coordinate to prevent inappropriate license listings on agendas.
Members of the Springfield City Licensing Commission on Feb. 12 said the commission office needs clearer guidance from Planning and Zoning when applicants seek class 2 or class 3 auto licenses, which can include junkyard activity and may be incompatible with certain zones.
Commissioners described a three-way email exchange involving licensing staff, Planning and Zoning and applicants that left licensing staff uncertain whether to place a…
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