City of Springfield, GA

http://Public Notice// December Pubic Hearings: The City of Springfield Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings with meeting immediately following close of the public hearings on November 30, 2020 beginning at 6:00pm.... The City of Springfield Mayor and Council will hold public hearings, with regular meeting immediately following the close of the public hearings on December 8, 2020 beginning at 6:00pm. The above-mentioned public hearings will be held to receive comments on the following items: 1. Amendments to the text of Appendix A, Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 3.10 in its entirety as related to permitted uses and regulations in the I-1 Industrial district 2. Amendments to the text of Appendix A, Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 3.7.4 of the City of Springfield Zoning Ordinance by adding Drive-In Commercial Use as a conditional use for the DT Downtown zoning district 3. Request for a Conditional Use to allow for Dog Boarding at B-1 zoned property located at 151 E. Third Street (Parcel S107-19B02) 4. Request for a Conditional Use to allow for Automotive Sales at B-1 zoned property located at 807 S. Laurel Street (Parcel S108-33A) 5. Request for a Conditional Use to allow for a Day Care and Learning Center at B-1 zoned property located at 1569 Hwy 21 S. (Parcel S131-59) All public hearings and meetings will be held in the Springfield Council Room located at 130 S. Laurel Street (located between Springfield City Hall and Springfield Police Department).

NOTICE - ROADWAY CHANGE Crawford Street will now be a one-way street from Laurel Street to Pine Street. Temporary signage will be installed today (Sept 30th) and permanent signage coming soon.

Notice of Road Closure: Laurel Street will be closed between Cleveland St and Second St on November 20th. Closure will be from 6pm Friday evening to 6am Saturday morning. Please use detours along Pine Street and Railroad Ave.

http://PUBLIC NOTICE// The City of Springfield City Council and Planning & Zoning Board will be holding the following public hearings and the City Council will be holding a Special Called Meeting regarding: 1. Request for Special Exemption from the downtown zoning regulations regarding Site Plan, Building Design and Fence Height at 205 N. Laurel Street, Springfield, GA... 2. Request for Conditional Use to install a drive thru lane at 504 N. Laurel Street. Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Board & City Council: Monday, September 14th, 2020 at 6:00pm Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board: Following the Public Hearing. Special Called Meeting of the Mayor & City Council: Monday, September 14th, 2020 at 6:30pm Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers of Springfield City Hall located at 130 S. Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, GEORGIA FY2021 BUDGET REVIEW & ADOPTION (January 1, 2021 December 31, 2021) PUBLIC HEARING ON FY2021 BUDGET: A Public Hearing on the FY2021 Budget is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 130 South Laurel Street, Springfield, GA. At this hearing the Mayor and Council will receive both written and oral comments about the Annual Budget for the City of Springfield, Georgia.... CITY OF SPRINGFIELD’S PROPOSED BUDGET AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW: The FY2021 Proposed Budget will be available for public inspection during normal office hours (between 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday, excluding holiday closings, beginning November 11, 2020 at the City Hall Office located at 130 South Laurel Street, Springfield, Georgia. You can also obtain a digital copy by emailing the Finance Director at [email protected]. BUDGET ADOPTION: The Mayor and Council of the City of Springfield are scheduled to adopt the FY2021 Budget at a Meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2021. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 130 South Laurel Street, Springfield, Georgia.

The November 9, 2020 Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board has been Cancelled

The City of Springfield Mayor and Council are seeking volunteers to serve on the Planning and Zoning Board. Appointments will be considered at the 8/11/2020 Meeting. Those wanting to be considered should fill out the linked application and return it to City Hall. Positions on the Planning and Zoning Board are filled as individual terms expire. You can fill out the application at any time if you'd like to be considered for future appointments. https://springfieldga.org//2020/07/PZ-Board-Application.pdf

The City of Springfield City Council will be holding the following public hearings regarding the 1. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding changes to Section 5.1.1 defining qualifications of the Planning & Zoning Board members 2. Property Tax Increase - Proposed mileage rate increase from 4.80 mils to 5.80 mils... Tuesday, August 11th at 6:00pm City Council Public Hearing with meeting to follow. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers of Springfield City Hall located at 130 S. Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329.

http://PUBLIC NOTICE - ZONING// The City of Springfield City Council and Planning & Zoning Board will be holding the following public hearings regarding: 1. Conditional Use Request to allow a restaurant with a Drive-Thru at 725 McCall Rd... 2. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding changes to Section 5.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance defining qualifications of the Planning & Zoning Board members Monday, July 13th, 2020 at 6:00pm Planning & Zoning Board Public Hearing with meeting to follow. Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 at 6:00pm City Council Public Hearing with meeting to follow Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers of Springfield City Hall located at 130 S. Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329.

PRESS RELEASE Announcement of Proposed Property Tax Increase: https://springfieldga.org//press-release-proposed-propert/

The City of Springfield would like to congratulate Effingham County Clerk of Superior Court, Mrs. Elizabeth Hursey, on her retirement! We wish her the best in her future endeavors!

In honor of E.T.'s love of peanut butter, we will collect 16oz jars this Friday and Saturday for BackPack Buddies. Anyone who donates will receive a voucher go...od for a future small popcorn or medium drink. If you aren't coming to the movie, feel free to pick up curbside concessions, make a donation and receive your voucher too! See more

http://PUBLIC NOTICE OF WORKSHOP// Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Springfield Mayor and Council will hold a workshop on June 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Springfield Council Room located at 130 S. Laurel St. reference: Mid-Year City Update

http://PUBLIC NOTICE// The City of Springfield City Council and Mayor will hold public hearings, with meeting immediately following close of the public hearings, on June 9, 2020 at 6:00pm* to hear comments on: Request for Rezoning for Parcel #S115-5 requesting change from zoning designation R-1 to zoning designation R-4; This 35.88 acres parcel is located on Hwy 21 south of Laurel Street in Springfield.... All public hearings and meetings will be held in the Springfield Council Room located at 130 S. Laurel St. (located between the Springfield City Hall Office and the Springfield Police Dept.) *In an attempt to reduce transmission of COVID-19 public access to this meeting will be limited. Public Comments can be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing [email protected] or by calling in via an access code. Dial-in number (US): (978) 990-5000 Access code: 735188#

http://PUBLIC NOTICE// The City of Springfield Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings, with meeting immediately following close of the public hearings, on June 1, 2020 at 6:00pm* to hear comments on: Request for Rezoning for Parcel #S115-5 requesting change from zoning designation R-1 to zoning designation R-4; This 35.88 acres parcel is located on Hwy 21 south of Laurel Street in Springfield. ... All public hearings and meetings will be held in the Springfield Council Room located at 130 S. Laurel St. (located between the Springfield City Hall Office and the Springfield Police Dept.) *In an attempt to reduce transmission of COVID-19 public access to this meeting will be limited. Public Comments can be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing [email protected] or by calling in via an access code. Dial-in number (US): (978) 990-5000 Access code: 735188#

We are very thankful for our amazing Police Department and Officers!