Lancaster County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Lancaster County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 6 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 5 were approved (83% approval rate) and 1 denied. Activity was down 25% compared to April (395 activity items across 9 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Melanie Lane Barberville Commercial Preliminary Plat Denial

Denied.

Major subdivision preliminary plat for 9.74 acres at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway denied. Proposed 8 commercial lots split between General Business and Neighborhood Business zoning. Applicant was Moody Group on behalf of Barberville Development. Extensive neighbor opposition cited traffic impacts, tree removal violations, cell tower fall zone issues, and buffer inadequacy.

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Catawba Ridge Residential Subdivision Approval

Approved.

Preliminary plat approved for 1,490-lot residential community on 840 acres along Great Falls Highway and Catawba Roads Boulevard. Part of PDD 2 Bear Creek development. Applicant is Contender with ESP Associates. Includes 168 acres of open space, privately maintained roads, and future commercial area. Catawba Ridge Boulevard extension to Highway 200 required before home construction.

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Dr. Ramesh Medical Office Rezoning Recommendation

Approved.

Rezoning from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Business recommended for 7319 Charlotte Highway. Applicant Dr. Kumari Ramesh, former Lancaster Hospital physician, intends to provide medical services for elderly population. Property has access on both Charlotte Highway and Charles Pettus Road. Located in Highway Corridor Overlay.

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Seven Brew Rezoning Recommendation

Approved.

Rezoning from General Business to Regional Business recommended for parcel at Charlotte Highway to allow combination with adjacent parcel for Seven Brew coffee shop construction. Applicant BL Companies represented by Alan Mosley. Located in Highway Corridor Overlay near Cross Creek commercial development with Publix.

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Pettis Residential Rezoning Recommendation

Approved.

Rezoning from Institutional to Rural Residential recommended for parcel on Shiloh Unity Road adjacent to private airstrip. Applicants Lee and Gary Pettis plan to build residence near runway. Minor subdivision already approved to separate parcel from parent tract containing airstrip.

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Justin's Tree Service Rezoning Recommendation

Approved.

Rezoning from Professional Business to General Business recommended for 6+ acre parcel at end of Yarborough Road adjacent to Bales Ridge Business Park. Justin's Tree Service will use property for equipment storage and offices, converting existing residence. No on-site mulching or burning planned.

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Zoning Changes

• GB (General Business) and NB (Neighborhood Business) → Major subdivision preliminary plat (no zone change requested), 9.74 acres at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway (Melanie Lane) (Moody Group / Barberville Development)
• GB (General Business) → RB (Regional Business) at Charlotte Highway near Cross Creek (BL Companies / Seven Brew)
• LDR (Low Density Residential) → NB (Neighborhood Business) at 7319 Charlotte Highway (Dr. Kumari Ramesh)
• Institutional → RR (Rural Residential) at Shiloh Unity Road (near private airstrip) (Lee and Gary Pettis)
• PB (Professional Business) → GB (General Business), 6+ acres at End of Yarborough Road, adjacent to Bales Ridge Business Park (Justin's Tree Service)

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 35 instances
• subdivision: 31 instances
• zoning: 26 instances
• residential: 21 instances
• plat: 20 instances

What to Watch

• Subdivision mentions were up 520% from April.
• Plat came up 150% more often than April.

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