Agenda Item Summary
Ordinance # / Resolution #: UDO-TA-2022-2602 Section 6.4
Contact Person / Sponsor: A. Davis
Department: Planning
Date Requested to be on Agenda: 1/17/2023
Issue for Consideration:
Currently, Lancaster County allows a maximum of 20 lots to access off of a dead end road pursuant to UDO section 6.4.1.D.1. As written, this standard applies to not only new construction but all dead-end roads within the County. Following concerns from constituents and a failed request to a variance from these regulations (VAR-2022-2006). County Council directed Planning Staff to prepare a text amendment which would provide relief to property owners on roads which existed prior to the adoption of the current UDO.
Points to Consider:
It should be noted that there are other mitigating factors which determine whether or not a property can be subdivided (how many times the lot has been previously divided, lot size, zoning compliance, etc.). So while this text amendment may provide relief and the ability to subdivide to some residents it does not guarantee that all lots off of existing roads may now be subdivided.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment. |