Stormwater Post-Construction Requirements Update Project: The City of Springfield and Lane County are proposing amendments to the Springfield Development Code. This action involves amendments to the Springfield Development Code for consistency with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Phase II General (MS4) Permit issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The purpose of the Post-Construction Requirements Update project is to modify the Springfield Development Code to comply with the MS4 permit requirements, including requirements to regulate post-construction site runoff and minimize barriers to low impact development and green infrastructure. The proposed code changes would encourage the use of stormwater treatment facilities including swales, rain gardens, and pervious pavements and strengthen requirements to address stormwater quality issues. Ultimately, these code changes will enhance the protection and quality of water in the City’s drinking water protection areas. The Planning Commission continued the August 1, 2023 public hearing and kept the record open to allow for Ballot Measure 56 Notice until September 5, 2023. Since the August 1, 2023 hearing, feedback from Lane County led to the amendment of SDC 4.3.110(B)(1). See Exhibit B Legislative Version of the Code Amendments. The Commission is expected to close the public hearing and written record on September 5, 2023 and then deliberate. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners. The Springfield City Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint work session and joint public hearing to review the Planning Commissions' recommended amendments on November 6, 2023.