City of Springfield, OR THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS

(A)

The provisions of this section do not apply to the issuance, suspension, or revocation of any on-site sewage disposal, sign, building, electrical or plumbing permits, except as they relate to consideration of permitted uses.

(B)

For lands located inside the Springfield Urban Growth Boundary, but outside the city limits, the applicability of this code is set forth through intergovernmental agreements.

(C)

The following developments and activities do not require Type 1, 2, 3, or 4 review procedures, but must conform to all other applicable provisions of this code or any other applicable code as determined by the Director.

(1)

Normal maintenance, replacement, or enhancement of existing landscaping, or normal maintenance or minor repair of parking surfaces, consistent with approved plans.

Development approval may be required for replacement or enhancement of landscaping as specified in SDC 3.3.300, 3.3.500, 5.17.100, 4.1.100, 5.12.100 and 5.19.100.

(2)

An emergency measure necessary for the safety or protection of life or property when authorized by the Director. An emergency measure may be conditioned by the requirement to obtain Development Approval at a later date.

(3)

Special Events sponsored by non-profit organizations and public agencies that conform to all applicable statutes, ordinances, or regulations necessary to protect the public health and safety. A Special Event is an activity sponsored by a non-profit organization or public agency that is 14 calendar days or less in duration and includes, but is not limited to school carnivals, benefit dinners, concerts, bazaars, festivals, neighborhood fairs, and revival meetings.

(4)

Agricultural uses and structures on any lot or parcel 2 acres or larger where the underlying land use district allows this use and on any size lot or parcel with a valid farm deferral tax classification from the Oregon State Department of Revenue.

(5)

The establishment, construction, or termination of certain public facilities authorized by the City Engineer including streets, driveways, drainage ways, sewers, pump stations, and traffic control devices, but not including substations, treatment facilities, storage tanks, reservoirs, electrical transmission structures, and communications towers, unless specified elsewhere in this code. Underground public or private facilities, including but not limited to, water lines, electrical power distribution lines, gas distribution lines, telecommunications lines and cable system lines are also exempt. See SDC 4.3.145 for additional information concerning siting standards and the review process for certain wireless telecommunications systems facilities.

(6)

Excavation or filling of land as specified in Springfield Municipal Code except for any excavation or filling of land within the Flood Plain Overlay District within the Willamette Greenway Overlay District, or where an inventoried and locally-significant Goal 5 resource is present, that is subject to the standards of this code.

(7)

A change of use that does not increase demand on public facilities, change property access or circulation, or propose new area for off-street parking provided that, prior to granting building occupancy, the property complies with applicable requirements related to landscaping in SDC 4.4.105, parking lot striping in SDC 4.6.115, on-site lighting in SDC 4.5.100, and bicycle parking in SDC 4.6.145(7). This exemption does not apply when the change of use includes development that otherwise requires Development Approval under this code, such as additions or expansions of buildings or impervious surfaces for which site plan review or minimum development standards review is required.

(D)

The Building Official will not issue a Building Permit for which Development Approval is required and has not been obtained.

(6443; Ord. 6465, 11/20/2023)