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Accessory Dwelling Units in Springfield
Credit: Small Home Oregon
The City of Springfield is working on making it easier to build small homes known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs). As part of this effort, amendments to Springfield's development code are currently being considered. Community members are encouraged to provide input on these proposed changes by attending the events below.

The proposed development code amendments could expand options for ADUs in Springfield by:
  • Allowing ADUs on properties zoned medium and high density residential
  • Allowing ADUs in the Washburne Historic District
  • Removing the minimum 300 square foot size requirement for an ADU
  • Waiving the on-site parking requirement in some cases where there is on-street parking
  • Removing the requirement for the property owner to live on site
  • And other changes... Read all of the proposed code amendment language here.
Visit the City of Springfield's new webpage on ADUs  
EventsUpcoming Events

ADU in Eugene
Credit: Bekke Reiman
Sept. 28 Open House: ADUs in Springfield

Drop by Springfield City Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 28 to give your input on  proposed development code changes   specific to ADUs, learn about Springfield's temporary system development charge waiver for ADUs, and talk with City staff about how to build an ADU on your property. At Springfield City Hall, 225 Fifth Street, Library Meeting Room. Presentations at 4:30, 5:15, and 6 p.m.
Oct. 17 Public Hearing: Proposed Code Amendments

Community members are invited to a public hearing at  7 p.m, Tuesday, October 17, in the Council Chambers of Springfield City Hall (225 Fifth Street)  to provide comments on the proposed code amendments related to ADUs.   Written comments may also be submitted any time before the public hearing, by email to sbelson@springfield-or.gov  or by mail to Sandy Belson, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, OR 97477.

For the hearing-impaired or non-English speakers, an interpreter can be provided with 48 hours' notice; please call 541.726.3700.
NEW Waiver of System Development Charges for ADUs

Have you heard? Beginning July 1, 2017, Springfield has temporarily waived the City's transportation, stormwater, and local wastewater system development charges (SDCs) for newly permitted ADUs. The waiver reduces the cost of construction of a typical ADU by an estimated $5,000 to $6,000 and extends through June 30, 2019. Take advantage of this opportunity! Learn more about the SDC waiver for ADUs.

Note that SDCs imposed by the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission and Willamalane Park and Recreation District are still in effect.
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