Council backs code update and exploration of citywide business registry

Jun 1, 2026

City staff won council support to update Springfield Municipal Code Chapter 7 and explore a citywide business registry; councilors urged better outreach, clearer value for businesses, and language-access planning before fees are proposed.

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City planning staff told the Springfield City Council that Chapter 7 (Business) of the municipal code is out of date and asked for direction to draft amendments and to explore a citywide business registry that would capture all businesses, not just those currently licensed.

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