City of Lancaster Announces Public Engagement Opportunities for Final Comprehensive Plan Release

As the City of Lancaster prepares to issue the final version of the Comprehensive Plan, there are several opportunities scheduled for the public to engage with and discuss the plan with Planning staff ahead of the anticipated release of the final plan document on September 1. 

There will be an informal open house prior to the Planning Commission meeting on July 19. Members of the public are invited to arrive 30 minutes early to participate in an open house and engage in discussions with staff. During the formal meeting, there will be an introductory presentation to the Planning Commission. Both the public and the Commission will have the opportunity to comment and ask questions about the Comprehensive Plan. 

On August 2, there will be an initial review of the full Comprehensive Plan by Planning Commission. A second full review and consideration for formal recommendation by the Planning Commission will take place on August 16. Members of the public are invited to arrive 30 minutes prior to both meetings to participate in an open house and engage in discussions with staff. 

Introductory Presentation to Planning Commission 
Planning Commission Meeting 
City Council Chambers 
July 19 | 5:30 p.m. (open house at 5 p.m.) 

Full Plan Review #1 with Planning Commission 
Planning Commission Meeting  
City Council Chambers 
August 2 | 5:30 p.m. (open house at 5 p.m.) 

Full Plan Review #2 & Consideration for Formal Recommendation 
Planning Commission Meeting  
City Council Chambers 
August 16 | 5:30 p.m. (open house at 5 p.m.) 

Introduce Final Completed Plan 
City Council Committee Meeting 
City Council Chambers 
October 2 | 6 p.m. 

Seek City Council Adoption of Final Completed Plan by Resolution 
City Council Meeting 
City Council Chambers 
October 24 | 6 p.m. 

“We value the input and involvement of our community throughout the Comprehensive Plan adoption process,” said Chris Delfs, Director of Community Planning and Economic Development. “We encourage residents, business owners, and other stakeholders to participate actively to finalize this plan for the future of our city.” 

For more information and updates on the Comprehensive Plan adoption process, please www.ourfuturelancaster.com.