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
PLANNING COMMISSION |
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PROJECT # | TYPE | MEETING | DATE | P. C. Vote | Council Decision |
SD-2022-2205 The Sands, Kershaw | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission | 9/19/2023 | DENIED | N/A |
RZ-2023-1464 Greybridge | Rezoning | Planning Commission County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
9/19/2023 10/9/2023 10/23/2023 11/13/2023 |
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 9/25/2023 10/9/2023 |
Recommend Approval | |
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 | |
UDO-TA-2023-0973 Ch. 4- CSOD Standards |
Text Amendment | Planning Commission Planning Commission (Revised) County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
7/18/2023 8/15/2023 On Hold |
Recommend Approval | |
UDO-TA-2023-0972 Ch. 2 MDR Standards |
Text Amendment | Planning Commission County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
7/18/2023 8/14/2023 On Hold |
Recommend Approval | |
SD-2019-001 Patterson Preserve |
Extension of Vested Rights | Planning Commission | 6/20/2023 | Denied | N/A |
SD-2023-0161 Edgewater Phase 11 | Preliminary Plat |
Planning Commission | 6/20/2023 | Conditional Approval | N/A |
RZ-2023-0629 Johnson | Rezoning | Planning Commission County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
6/20/2023 7/17/2023 8/14/2023 8/28/2023 |
Recommend Approval | APPROVED |
RZ-2023-0596 Ellis | Rezoning | Planning Commission County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
6/20/2023 7/17/2023 8/14/2023 8/28/2023 |
Recommend Approval | APPROVED |
UDO-TA-2022-0344 Costco | Text Amendment | Planning Commission County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
5/16/2023 6/12/2023 6/26/2023 7/17/2023 |
Recommend Approval | APPROVED |
RZ-2022-0344 Costco LI to RB | Rezoning | Planning Commission County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
5/16/2023 6/12/2023 6/26/2023 7/17/2023 |
Recommend Approval | APPROVED |
SD-2022-1205: Riverchase Section 3 | Preliminary Plat | Planning Commission | 5/16/2023 | Conditional Approval | N/A |
RZ-2023-0531 Crossridge Adjust PDD-26 and RB parcels | Rezoning | Planning Commission County Council Council 2nd Reading Council 3rd Reading |
5/16/2023 5/22/2023 6/12/2023 6/26/223 |
Recommend Approval | APPROVED |