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Springfield council approves four zoning requests, including cannabis and liquor conditional uses
Summary
On Dec. 16, the Springfield City Council approved four zoning matters and related stipulations, including conditional permitted uses for cannabis-related operations and package-liquor variances; all contested items passed on recorded motions and unanimous council votes.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Springfield City Council on Dec. 16 approved a slate of zoning changes and conditional-use requests affecting multiple properties across the city.
The council took unanimous action on four dockets from the city—s planning calendar. Docket 2025-044 (2901 South Grand Avenue East), filed by Parvenir Group LLC doing business as MJ—s Fish and Chicken Express, requested rezoning from I-1 (light industrial) to B-1 (highway business). The Springfield‑Sangamon County regional planning staff recommended approval and the planning and zoning commission endorsed that recommendation. The council voted to accept the commission—s recommendation; the chair announced the motion passed 9–0.
Docket 2025-045 (701 South Dirksen Parkway) from JJ9 Properties LLC sought several conditional permitted uses in an I-1 district for adult‑use cannabis craft growers, infusers and transporting or processing organizations. Staff recommended approval with three conditions: (1) the businesses not exceed 11,455 square feet as shown in the petition and exhibits; (2) zero square feet open to the public as described in the…
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