2026 03 19 Housing + Design TAC Meeting #4

The City of Springfield, Oregon held a Housing and Design Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting on March 19, 2026, focusing on phase two of their housing and climate-friendly area code amendments project. The meeting covered updates to zoning and land use regulations aimed at increasing housing affordability, production, and choice by reducing regulatory barriers. Key procurement-related discussions included amendments to mixed-use and commercial district standards, driveway and loading area regulations, and the introduction of mobile food unit (food truck) regulations with two types of review processes. The committee also discussed temporary use permits for various temporary structures and uses, including manufactured dwellings and mobile food units, and clarified non-conforming use standards. The meeting included a review of potential conflicts of interest, approval of previous meeting minutes, and detailed discussion of code amendments affecting development standards, site plan reviews, and definitions relevant to housing and commercial development. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the regulatory changes could impact future development and vendor opportunities in the city.