Planning
The Lancaster County Planning Department is responsible for all of the planning activities which take place within Lancaster County. The department is responsible for writing all of the regulations which govern development within its jurisdiction and providing technical support to the County Council and the general public in preparing for the future growth and development of the county. The Planning Department is responsible for assisting the Planning Commission with guidelines to support community conservation efforts, preserve natural resources, and encourage smart growth and development.
Planning Staff also provides administrative support and presents reports on applications to the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals (see subject matter jurisdiction below).
PLANNING COMMISSION hears applications for: Rezonings, Preliminary Plats, Development Agreements, Mixed -Use Master Plans, Conditional Use Permits, New Road Names/ Road Name Changes, and Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.
For more information about the Planning Commission visit their webpage here. Current planning cases being heard are listed below, at the bottom of this page.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS hears applications for: Variances, Special Exceptions, and Appeals from Decisions of Planning and Zoning Staff. For more information about the Board of Zoning Appeals, and a list of recent and current cases, visit their webpage here.
Agendas and Minutes for Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and County Council can be found at
the Agendas & Minutes webpage.
Please call to schedule an appointment for in-person or online conferences. Office Hours for general development concerns and for pre-submittal conferences are:
Tuesdays 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Thursdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Planning Deadlines
Disclaimer:
The Planning Department reserves the right to limit the number of total cases heard by the Planning Commission in a given month, which may defer a submitted application to a later month than what is represented in the table above.
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
CURRENT PLANNING CASES
Planning Staff also provides administrative support and presents reports on applications to the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals (see subject matter jurisdiction below).
PLANNING COMMISSION hears applications for: Rezonings, Preliminary Plats, Development Agreements, Mixed -Use Master Plans, Conditional Use Permits, New Road Names/ Road Name Changes, and Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.
For more information about the Planning Commission visit their webpage here. Current planning cases being heard are listed below, at the bottom of this page.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS hears applications for: Variances, Special Exceptions, and Appeals from Decisions of Planning and Zoning Staff. For more information about the Board of Zoning Appeals, and a list of recent and current cases, visit their webpage here.
Agendas and Minutes for Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and County Council can be found at
the Agendas & Minutes webpage.
Please call to schedule an appointment for in-person or online conferences. Office Hours for general development concerns and for pre-submittal conferences are:
Tuesdays 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Thursdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Planning Deadlines
| Type | Deadline to Submit | Public Notice |
| Rezoning | 45 Days prior to Planning Commission | 15 Days |
| Conditional Use Application | 45 Days prior to Planning Commission | 15 Days |
| Text Amendment | 45 Days prior to Planning Commission | 15 Days |
| Major Subdivision | 45 Days prior to Planning Commission | 15 Days |
| Road Name Change | 45 Days prior to Planning Commission | 15 Days |
Disclaimer:
The Planning Department reserves the right to limit the number of total cases heard by the Planning Commission in a given month, which may defer a submitted application to a later month than what is represented in the table above.
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
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| Click below to view the Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan |
Click below to view the Southern Panhandle Small Area Plan |
CURRENT PLANNING CASES
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| PROJECT # | TYPE | MEETING | DATE | P. C. Vote | Council Decision |
| NRN--2024-0155 Group Submittal - Plats and Site Plans | New Road Names | Planning Commission | 2/20/2024 | APPROVED | N/A |
| SD-2022-2205 The Sands | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission | 2/20/2024 | CONDITIONAL APPROVAL 60 Day Deadline* |
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| SD-2023-0325 Jasmine Hills (Revision) | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission | 2/20/2024 | DENIED | N/A |
| RZ-2023-2125 Thompson | Rezoning | Planning Commission Council Hearing Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd reading |
2/20/2024 3/25/2024 4/8/2024 4/22/2024 |
Recommend Approval |
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| TA-2024-0162 Non-Metallic Mineral Manufacture- change to Conditional Use | Text Amendment | Council 1st Reading Planning Commission County COW Planning Commission Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
2/12/2024 2/20/2024 3/13/2024 3/19/2024 4/8/2024 4/22/2024 |
Continued to 3/19 |
passed 1st reading |
| COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040 |
Comp Plan | Planning Commission Special Meeting Council Hearing Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
2/15/2024 3/25/2024 |
RECOMMEND APPROVAL with Amendments | |
| SD-2023-1136 Asbury Lane | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission | 1/16/2024 Deferred to 2/20/2024 |
APPROVED | N/A |
| SD-2023-0161 Edgewater Phase 11 | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission | 1/16/2024 | APPROVED | N/A |
| NRN-2023-2146 Elite Avenue | New Road Name | Planning Commission | 12/19/2023 | DENIED | N/A |
| CP-2023-1464 Greybridge MacMillan | FLU Map Amendment | Planning Commission Council Hearing Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
12/19/2023 01/08/2024 2/12/2024 |
Recommend Denial | On Hold |
| SD-2022-2205 The Sands Kershaw | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission | 12/19/2023 | DENIED | N/A |
| SD-2023-0325 Jasmine Hills | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission | 12/19/2023 | DENIED | N/A |
| SD-2023-0765 Cane Mill | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission *Conditions not met- resubmit |
12/19/2023 | CONDITIONAL APPROVAL 60 Day Deadline* |
N/A |
| SD-2023-1409 Pinnacle (Edgewater) | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission *Conditions not met- resubmit |
12/19/2023 | CONDITIONAL APPROVAL 60 day deadline* |
N/A |
| UDO-TA-2023-1819 Lineberger | Text Amendment | Planning Commission Council Hearing Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
11/21/2023 12/11/2023 1/08/2024 1/22/2024 |
Recommend Denial | APPROVED |
| RZ-2023-1814 Flat Creek/Coulston | Rezoning RN to MDR | Planning Commission Council Hearing Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
11/21/2023 12/11/2023 1/08/2024 1/22/2024 |
Recommend Denial | WITHDRAWN |
| SD-2023-0161 Edgewater Phase 11 | Preliminary Plat (resubmission) | Planning Commission | 11/21/2023 | DENIED | N/A |
| NRN-2023-1723 Civil Submittals: new roads | New Road Names | Planning Commission | 11/21/2023 | APPROVED | N/A |
| NRN-2023-1908 Ohana Drive | New Road Name | Planning Commission | 11/21/2023 | APPROVED | N/A |
| UDO-TA-2023 Harris Auctions: Sec 5.5 & 10.3 | UDO Text Amendment | Planning Commission Council Hearing Council 2nd Reading |
10/17/2023 11/13/2023 11/27/2023 |
Recommend Denial | WITHDRAWN |
| CP-2023-1197 Strunk Companion to RZ-2023-1197 see below. |
FLU Map Amendment | Planning Commission Council Hearing Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
10/17/2023 11/13/2023 11/27/2023 12/11/2023 |
Recommend Approval | APPROVED |
| NRN-2023-1542 Jade Terrace | New Road Name | Planning Commission | 10/17/2023 | APPROVED | N/A |
| SD-2020-2173 Edgewater: The Pinery f/k/a Bridlewood | Vested Rights Extension | Planning Commission | 10/17/2023 | APPROVED | N/A |
| SD-2022-1205: Riverchase Section 3 | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission |
10/17/2023 Previously Submitted 5/16/2023 |
APPROVED | N/A |
| SD-2022-2205 The Sands, Kershaw | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission | 9/19/2023 | DENIED | N/A |
| RZ-2023-1464 Greybridge | Rezoning | Planning Commission Council Hearing Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
9/19/2023 10/9/2023 10/23/2023 On Hold |
Recommend Denial | |
| RNC-2023-1404 Solar Road to Hillside High Road | Road Name Change | Planning Commission | 9/19/2023 | APPROVED | N/A |
| RZ-2023-1197 Strunk LI to AR | Rezoning | Planning Commission County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
8/15/2023 9/11/2023 12/11/2023 |
Recommend Approval | APPROVED |
| UDO-TA-2023-1371 Ch 5 Campgrounds/Cabins | Text Amendment | Planning Commission County Council |
8/15/2023 WITHDRAWN |
Recommend Denial | |
| UDO-TA-2023-1163 Ch 2 & 10: Auctions | Text Amendment | Planning Commission County Council |
8/15/2023 9/11/2023 |
Recommend Approval | DENIED |
| RZ-2023-0831 Grace-Lynwood Methodist Church | Rezoning | Planning Commission County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
7/18/2023 8/14/2023 8/28/2023 9/11/2023 |
Recommend Approval | APPROVED |
| RZ-2023-0739 Barchu | Rezoning | Planning Commission County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
7/18/2023 8/14/2023 8/28/2023 9/11/2023 |
Recommend Approval | APPROVED |
| CU-2023-0695 Tommy's Car Wash |
Conditional Use | Planning Commission County Council |
6/20/2023 7/18/2023 7/17/2023 8/14/2023 |
Recommend Approval | APPROVED |
| UDO-TA-2023-0975 Ch 6 County Street Classification |
Text Amendment | Planning Commission County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
7/18/2023 8/14/2023 On hold |
Recommend Approval |
