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Planning commission restores commercial zoning for 1560 E. Main Street
Summary
The Lancaster City Planning Commission on Dec. 11 approved rezoning 1560 E. Main Street from Mobile Home Community to Commercial General, saying the parcel historically supported commercial uses and the 2023 code change created compatibility problems. The vote was unanimous.
The Lancaster City Planning Commission voted unanimously Dec. 11 to rezone 1560 E. Main Street (Parcel 053-50059-00) from Mobile Home Community (MHC) to Commercial General (CG).
Service Safety Director Carrie Woody opened the public hearing. Chasilyn Carter of Community Development explained that, prior to a zoning-code amendment in September 2023, the parcel and adjacent properties were designated Commercial General and that the more recent MHC designation has caused challenges with signage, changes of use and compatibility along the commercial corridor. Carter described the filing as a zoning correction to restore the historic commercial designation.
Jeff Sauer, a member of the public, said the property was zoned commercial before the 2023 code changes and "would just like the property to go back to commercial zoning." The public hearing produced no proponents or opponents besides the petitioner’s representative.
Following the presentation, Commissioner Sherry Orlando moved to approve the rezoning; Commissioner John Sigafoos seconded. With no further discussion the commission voted unanimously in favor. Service Safety Director Carrie Woody carried the motion.
The action updates the city zoning map for the 0.49-acre parcel at 1560 E. Main Street. No appeals or next steps were recorded during the meeting minutes.
