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Ordinance # / Resolution #: Ordinance 2024-1905 / Planning Case Number: RZ-2024-0342
Contact Person / Sponsor: M. Blaszyk / Planning Department
Department: Planning
Date Requested to be on Agenda: 6/10/2024
Council Action Requested:

Rezone (TM # 0050-00-038.02) of 46.883 acres at 1540 Old Pardue Road (TM # 0050-00-038.02) from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Rural Residential (RR) district.



Strategic Plan Focus Area Alignment:

Quality Development

Diversity the local economy through targeted attraction of job producers and support businesses that are well-matched to the local workforce and economic needs.
Points to Consider:

Application by Peter Sites to rezone a parcel of 46.883 acres at 1540 Old Pardue Road (TM # 0050-00-038.02) from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Rural Residential (RR) district, in order to develop the site for agritourism and place 2 new residences on the parcel.

 

Lancaster County's Unified Development Ordinance defines Agritourism as “Farm-related enterprises that operate for the enjoyment and education of the public and that combine tourism and agriculture such as agriculture cultural centers: hay rides, corn mazes, and petting zoos (farm animals only)

 

 Parcel currently has access to water, there is no sewer in the area.

 

 Proposed zoning is consistent with the adjacent use types and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan



Funding and Liability Factors:

N/A



Recommendation:

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval during their April 16th regular meeting.

 

Staff also recommends approval. 



ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Ordinance 2024-19054/26/2024Ordinance
Staff Report4/10/2024Exhibit
Application4/2/2024Exhibit
Location Map4/2/2024Exhibit
Recorded Deed4/2/2024Exhibit
Recorded Plat4/2/2024Exhibit
Agritourism Definition4/10/2024Exhibit