What We Do

The Planning Commission reviews and makes final decisions on subdivision and land development plans. The Commission also acts in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council on matters related to comprehensive planning, zoning, official map amendments, and amendments to land development regulations.

 

The deadlines for subdivision and/or land development plan applications or other items requiring prior Lancaster County Planning Commission (LCPC) review and comment are determined by the LCPC deadlines. The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code requires a 30-day county planning commission review period prior to consideration of a subdivision and/or land development plan by the municipal planning commission. Deadlines for other City Planning Commission agenda items not requiring prior LCPC review, e.g., sketch plan review or waivers of plan submission requirements, are determined after consultation with the Bureau of Planning (717-291-4755) but are normally not less than 9 days (Monday of the preceding week ) prior to the City Planning Commission meeting.

 

 

Commission Membership

All nine members of the Planning Commission must be full-time residents of Lancaster City and serve four-year terms. Six of the members represent the six City Planning Regions, and three of the members may live anywhere in the City (i.e., at-large). The City may appoint up to three additional alternative at-large members.

 

If you are interested in serving on the Planning Commission, then please read this summary of responsibilities and contact the Chief Planner. The powers and duties of the Planning Commission according to City ordinance are articulated in more detail in City Code ยง 22-15: Powers and duties.

 

Region 1 – Heidi Shirk

 

Region 2 – Andrew Whalen

 

Region 3 – Kenny Weeks

 

Region 4 – Maxine Cook

 

Region 5 – Nelson M. Polite, Jr.

 

Region 6 – Miriam Ortega-Brown

 

At Large – Nicole Seuffert

 

At Large – Amos Stoltzfus

 

At Large – Steve Hackett

 

Alternate – Tony Dastra

 

Alternate – Porter Stevens

 

Alternate – Kelsey Gohn Irvine

Contact Info

Address

Council Chambers
City Hall Annex (Marion Street entrance)
120 N. Duke St.
Lancaster, PA

 

Phone

(717) 291-4755

 

Meeting Schedule

First and third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Mar
20
2024
Planning Commission Meeting
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
City Hall – Polite Council Chambers
Apr
3
2024
Planning Commission Meeting
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
City Hall – Polite Council Chambers
Apr
17
2024
Planning Commission Meeting
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
City Hall – Polite Council Chambers
May
1
2024
Planning Commission Meeting
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
City Hall – Polite Council Chambers
May
15
2024
Planning Commission Meeting
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
City Hall – Polite Council Chambers
Jun
5
2024
Planning Commission Meeting
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
City Hall – Polite Council Chambers