Subdivision & Land Development (SALDO)
All subdivision and land development activities require review by the Planning Bureau. The Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances (SALDOs), Chapter §265 of the City Code, establish rules, regulations and standards for these activities within the City of Lancaster.
Subdivision is the division or redivision of a single lot, tract or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts or parcels (including changes in existing lot lines) for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease or transfer of ownership.
Land development is the improvement of one lot, or two or more contiguous lots, tracts or parcels of land for any purpose involving:
– A group of two or more residential or nonresidential buildings or a single nonresidential building on a lot or lots;
– The division or allocation of land or space between or among two or more existing or prospective occupants or landowners by means of or for the purpose of streets, common areas, leaseholds, condominiums, building groups or other features; or
– A subdivision of land.
There are four exclusions to the requirement for land development:
– The conversion of an existing building into not more than three residential units, unless such units are intended to be a condominium.
– The conversion of an entire lot, parcel or tract of real estate into condominiums where the conversion involves no land development activities, including no division or allocation of land or space or change in lot lines, but simply memorializes a change in the form of ownership.
– The addition or conversion of buildings or rides within the confines of an enterprise which would be considered an amusement park.
– The combining of two or more adjacent lots or tracts of land under the same ownership.
Subdivision and land development differ from zoning. Subdivision and land development ordinances do not control use of land or buildings, define zones or districts, regulate lot standards, or any other zoning ordinance.
Questions? Contact Lauren Finn, Senior Planner, [email protected]