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Springdale council approves zoning changes to allow medical clinics and clinic-linked pharmacies
Summary
After a public hearing, the Springdale Town Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-06 to permit medical and dental clinics in the CC, VC and PU zones and to allow pharmacies operated in conjunction with clinics to serve clinic patients and the public in the PU zone.
The Springdale Town Council on March 11 adopted Ordinance 2026-06, amending the town code to allow medical and dental clinics in the Central Commercial (CC), Village Commercial (VC) and Public Use (PU) zones and to add definitions for two types of pharmacies.
Thomas Dansie, Springdale Director of Community Development, told the council the town code previously included a definition of "Medical Clinic" but did not list the use as permitted in any zone. The ordinance removes the older "drug store" language and defines a standalone pharmacy and a pharmacy operated in conjunction with a clinic. "The proposed ordinance would allow the use in Village Commercial, Central Commercial, and Public Use Zones," Dansie said.
During the public hearing resident Lisa Zumpft said the town's General Plan encourages enhanced medical services and urged council approval. Lori Wright of Family Healthcare, who presented earlier in the meeting about clinic needs in Springdale, told the council the clinic's current building is small and that adding pharmacy space would help continuity of care and access to medications for residents and visitors.
Councilmembers debated whether to use State classifications (Class A/Class B) for pharmacies and whether pharmacies in the PU zone should be limited to clinic patients. Councilmember Randy Aton said he favored allowing pharmacy service for the general public given the high visitor volume: "I agreed, especially considering the number of visitors to Springdale every year." After discussion Councilmember Aton moved to adopt the ordinance with the first staff-prepared pharmacy definition (allowing clinic-linked pharmacies to serve clinic patients and the public). The motion passed unanimously.
The ordinance directs staff to incorporate the new definitions into Chapter 10 of the Town Code and removes the older "drug store" language. The change is intended to increase the viability of expanded clinic services in town and to give clearer zoning authority for future clinic or pharmacy uses. The council did not place additional restrictions on for-profit operators; several members said the Council's priority was ensuring medical access in Springdale.
