Planning
The Lancaster County Planning Department is responsible for all of the planning activities which take place within Lancaster County, Town of Heath Springs, and Town of Kershaw. The department is responsible for writing all of the regulations which govern development within these three jurisdictions 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 Staff also provides some technical support to the Town of Van Wyck Council and Planning Commission. 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 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
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 |
| Mixed-Use/Master Plan | 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 |
