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Council approves zoning change for South Street parcel tied to proposed warehouse

Lancaster City Council · September 11, 2024
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Summary

Council approved Ordinance 2426 to change a transition district on South Street to allow a commercial conversion; a company plans a shop/warehouse on the parcel and said it currently employs five people with plans to add about 17'0 workers.

Lancaster's City Council approved Ordinance 2426 at second reading on Sept. 10, clearing a zoning change for parcels along South Street associated with a proposed commercial development.

City staff described the change as a transition-district amendment that would allow the conversion of parcel(s) into a parking lot or support a nearby business's warehouse/shop. The presentation noted the company currently employs five people and plans to hire an additional 17 to 20 workers if the project proceeds.

Council members recorded affirmative roll-call votes to adopt the ordinance. The recorded discussion focused on describing the parcel and the proposed project; the transcript did not include further details about permit conditions, incentives, or a construction timetable.

Staff said the ordinance will allow the property owner and the business to pursue site improvements under the updated zoning classification.