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Lancaster planning commission denies CF Smith rezoning after residents cite traffic, safety concerns
Summary
After hours of public comment about traffic and safety on Highway 521, the Lancaster County Planning Commission declined to recommend rezoning 71.1 acres (RZ20252538) from low-density residential to regional business. Staff had recommended approval under the county comprehensive plan, but commissioners voted against the motion to recommend approval.
The Lancaster County Planning Commission on Dec. 16, 2025 declined to recommend rezoning RZ20252538, a 71.1‑acre proposal by CF Smith Property Group along Charlotte Highway in Indian Land, after sustained public opposition focused on traffic congestion and neighborhood safety.
Planning staff had recommended approval, saying the rezone from low‑density residential to regional business aligns with the county’s comprehensive plan and the site’s designation as “core mixed use.” Staff told commissioners the parcel’s location within a moratorium zone did not bar commercial review because the proposal is for commercial uses and that required highway‑corridor and buffering standards would apply.
Residents and neighborhood leaders told commissioners the corridor along Highway 521 is already congested and unsafe for left…
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