Right to Farm in Springfield, IL (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Springfield, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Springfield does not grant a right-to-farm exemption in residential districts: riding stables and agricultural uses in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones need a conditional permitted use from the city council under Zoning Code Sec. 155.199. The lot must run at least 25,000 square feet, and the council can attach buffering, screening and fencing conditions before signing off.
Springfield Agricultural Uses Need Conditional Permit
Significant RestrictionsSpringfield, IL Code of Ordinances Sec. 155.199(a)-(b) (Ord. No. 411A-07-01, § 1(Exh. A), 07-24-01)
(a)In the R-1, R-2 and R-3 districts, the city council may permit riding stables and agricultural uses, provided the city council finds that:(1)The area of the zoning lot is at least 25,000 square feet.(2)In selecting the site, due consideration has been given to the proximity of areas suitable for riding trails and pasturage which are accessible without crossing major thoroughfares.(3)The oper...
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