Board adopts countywide zoning text amendment establishing development standards
Jul 28, 2026
The board adopted Resolution R-26-0061 (County Text Amendment 26007), setting countywide standards and criteria for development proposals; Commissioner Rick Vest emphasized the amendment does not apply to specific projects and that projects still require appropriate special permits.
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The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt Resolution R-26-0061, which implements County Text Amendment 26007 and establishes standards and criteria for development proposals countywide. Commissioner Rick Vest stated the amendment "did not apply to any specific development project" and reiterated that individual projects would still need to proceed through the appropriate special permit processes.
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