Lancaster planning commission forwards capital priorities and multiple zoning updates to supervisors

The Lancaster County Planning Commission on March 2026 voted to forward several items to the Lancaster County Board of Supervisors, including the commission’s ranked FY27–31 capital improvement requests and multiple zoning‑code amendments intended to ensure compliance with recent state guidance and model ordinances.

The commission heard a presentation from County Administrator Don Gil on the capital improvement budget update and discussion of department requests before considering the commission’s averaged rankings. Don Gil told commissioners the panel must prioritize requests and forward its recommendation so the board can meet its April budget calendar. Commissioners resolved several ties in their averaged rankings (notably prioritizing elementary-school air‑handler replacements over a sheriff’s office transport van) and voted to forward the list with a favorable recommendation; the motion carried with one voiced opposition.

Commissioners also reviewed and unanimously moved forward a package of land‑use updates.…