Lancaster County Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Lancaster County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (91% approval rate), 1 denied, 2 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

The Haven Rezoning - 604.56 Acres Rural to Medium Density Residential

Deferred.

Second reading of ordinance 2025-2001 to rezone approximately 604.56 acres from Rural Neighborhood district to Medium Density Residential Cluster Subdivision Overlay district. Tax parcels 0032-00-026.00, 0044-00-005.00, 0032-00-032.00, and 0033-00-031.00 located on Charlotte Highway. Planning commission recommended approval unanimously. First reading passed on 02/09/2026 with Stuart Graham, Jose Luis, and Charlene McGriff opposed.

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The Exchange Development Agreement Third Amendment

Approved.

Third reading of ordinance 2025-2009 approving third amendment to development agreement between Lancaster County and C4 Exchange Land Company LLC for mixed use townhome, multifamily apartment, and nonresidential development on approximately 130 acres at 8918 Charlotte Highway. Amendment extends term five years, exempts from build-to-zone requirements, and allows increased parking with nitrogen mitigation.

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Van Wyck Road EMS Station Rezoning

Approved.

First reading approved to rezone 1.74 acres at 9070 Van Wyck Road (tax map 0022-00-007.02) from Medium Density Residential to Institution District for new EMS station construction. Planning staff and Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval.

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CF Smith 71.1-Acre Rezoning at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road

Deferred.

Second reading of ordinance 2026-2012 to rezone approximately 71.1 acres from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Regional Business (RB) district. Tax parcels 0013-00-067.00 through 0013-00-067.03 and 0013-00-135.00. Planning staff recommended approval; planning commission recommended denial unanimously. First reading passed on 02/09/2026 with Stuart Graham and Jose Luis opposed.

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Somerset Neighborhood Roads Acceptance Request

Denied.

Homeowners association requested county accept approximately 3,000 feet of roads in Somerset subdivision off Charlotte Highway (US 521) into county road system. Roads were built to county standards per 2015 ordinance but designated as privately maintained on recorded plats. County staff recommended denial as roads do not provide connectivity to county road system and are not necessary component of county road development per ordinance 2014-1299.

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Rezoning at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road (CF Smith/Harris)

Approved.

First reading approved to rezone 71.1 acres (tax maps 0013-00-067.00 through 0013-00-135.00) from Low Density Residential to Regional Business for potential retail development. Planning staff recommended approval citing alignment with Core Mixed Use comprehensive plan designation; Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial. Developer CF Smith Property Group proposed 160-foot buffers, traffic signal at Halifax Drive, and 16.8 acres of open space/buffering.

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Rezoning for Haven Development - MDR Cluster Subdivision

Approved.

First reading approved to rezone 604.56 acres (tax maps 0302-00-026.00, 0404-00-005.00, 0302-00-028.00, 0302-00-027.00) from Rural Neighborhood to Medium Density Residential Cluster Subdivision Overlay for approximately 900 single-family homes. Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval; staff recommended approval citing alignment with Growth Area comprehensive plan designation.

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Highway 9 Easement Grant to SCDOT

Approved.

Third reading of ordinance 2026-2015 approving temporary construction and permanent easement grant to South Carolina on Highway 9 for tax parcel 0068-00-023.00. New recorded plat prepared by Kenneth Green of R. Joe Harris and Associates, recorded 02/13/2026.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 13 recorded zoning decisions. See all Lancaster County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Low Density Residential (LDR) → Regional Business (RB), 71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road, Indian Land - Tax parcels 0013-00-067.00, 0013-00-067.01, 0013-00-067.02, 0013-00-067.03, 0013-00-135.00 (CF Smith)
• Rural Neighborhood → Medium Density Residential Cluster Subdivision Overlay, 604.56 acres at Charlotte Highway between North Corner Road and Craig Farm Road - Tax parcels 0032-00-026.00, 0044-00-005.00, 0032-00-032.00, 0033-00-031.00 (Lennar (John Hardy))
• LDR (Low Density Residential) → RB (Regional Business), 71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road (tax maps 0013-00-067.00, 0013-00-067.01, 0013-00-067.02, 0013-00-067.03, 0013-00-135.00) (CF Smith Property Group / Harris Family)
• RN (Rural Neighborhood) → MDR-CSOD (Medium Density Residential Cluster Subdivision Overlay District), 604.56 acres at Between Charlotte Highway and Craig Farm Road (tax maps 0302-00-026.00, 0404-00-005.00, 0302-00-028.00, 0302-00-027.00) (Lennar Homes)
• MDR (Medium Density Residential) → I (Institution), 1.74 acres at 9070 Van Wyck Road (tax map 0022-00-007.02) (Lancaster County)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 73 instances
• commercial: 62 instances
• zoning: 54 instances
• rezoning: 50 instances
• density: 34 instances

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