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Commission approves conditional use for used‑car lot at Rocky River Road with hours, buffer and lighting limits
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a used‑car lot at 423 Rocky River Road; approval (6–0) includes conditions: type‑B buffering and screening, compliance with lighting limits (no more than 1 foot‑candle at property line) and restricted hours (8 a.m.–6 p.m.).
The Lancaster County Planning Commission voted 6–0 on July 21 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a used‑car lot at 423 Rocky River Road, subject to conditions including screening and lighting controls and limits on hours of operation.
Staff presented the application (CU20251674), saying the request is allowed in the rural business zoning district and that the technical review committee conditionally approved the request pending inspections by the fire marshal. The lead code enforcement officer confirmed a prior violation for car sales at the address and said a conditional use would resolve the outstanding enforcement issue.
Nearby property owners spoke during the public hearing. Jimmy Lloyd, representing his mother, said the family opposes the proposal because of concerns about traffic, noise, light and potential trespassed vehicles already parked on neighboring property. "We respectfully oppose the request... The type of commercial operation is not compatible with the character of our family property and surrounding area," Lloyd said.
The applicant, who identified himself as the property owner and said he bought the parcel as a commercial use, told commissioners he would "try to be a good neighbor" and proposed hours of operation the commission could adopt. Commissioners discussed screening, fencing and hours; staff noted the UDO prescribes a type‑B buffer and a required screening fence. One commissioner pointed to the UDO's lighting standard and read that light trespass onto residential property must be no more than 1 foot‑candle at the property line.
After discussion the commission approved the conditional use with conditions that include compliance with the type‑B buffer and fence, adherence to the UDO lighting limits, and limiting hours of operation to between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The item will be referred to county council for final decision; staff said the applicant will be notified of the time and date for the council hearing.
