The Community Development Division (CMD) is responsible for the long term livability of the community within the Urban Growth Boundary and City Limits.  CMD staff implement the City’s Development Code, the statewide Building Safety Codes, and sections of the Springfield Municipal Code; develop and deliver engineering capital projects across the City’s infrastructure systems of streets, drainage, wastewater and buildings/facilities; complete long range land use and infrastructure plans required by state law and to support efficient and functional infrastructure systems; advance the City’s Housing Strategy and Community Development Block Grant and HOME investment partnership programs.  Our core functional areas are: Development Review, Land Development Engineering, Comprehensive Planning, Building Permits, Business Licenses, Capital Project Development and Delivery, and Survey. Division staff support the Planning Commission, Historic Commission, Community Development Advisory Committee, and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

Start here for permits, applications, forms, plans, maps, and FAQs.

Principal Services:

• Building Inspection & Safety
  Plan review and inspection services for home improvement and construction projects
• Business Licensing
  Information on business licenses, fees, and process
• Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
  Learn about Springfield’s program to identify needed infrastructure improvements and funding sources
• Code Enforcement
  Learn what codes are enforceable and how to file a complaint
• Comprehensive Planning
  Learn about the long-range coordination of local planning and Oregon’s statewide planning framework
• Housing & CDBG
  Information on Springfield’s Housing Strategy and Block Grant Programs
• Land Survey Information
  Learn about the Survey section including basic land survey/property boundary assistance
• Planning & Development Review
  Learn about planning and development procedures in Springfield
• Public Improvement Projects (PIP)
  Information on new public infrastructure projects in Springfield
• Transportation Engineering
  Transportation information on permits, safety, bikes, and other related topics

Committees and Commissions:

• Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  
• Community Development Advisory Committee
  
• Historic Commission
  
• Planning Commission

Quick Links:

• E-Permitting
  Lookup permit status and pay fees online
• Engineering and Construction Resources
  Manuals, Codes, and Public Improvement Project forms
• MapSpring
  Interactive local maps including zoning, infrastructure, natural features and more
• RV Occupancy on Private Property
  Temporary guidelines to allow occupancy of RVs, due to the heightened need for temporary housing in our community
• Springfield Development Code
  Search the code for development districts and standards
• Springfield Municipal Code
  Search Springfield’s guiding code document
• Staff Contact Information
  Find relevant staff members for your questions