Residents press Lancaster supervisors over large brush-burning; Ranson permit tabled after heated public hearing Neighbors described persistent smoke, ash and an out-of-control fire from a nearby wood‑processing site and urged the board to ban industrial‑scale open burning in residential areas. The board heard dozens of objections to the Ranson Nursery special-exception application and voted to table the request for further review.

Residents are demanding action as toxic smoke from a nearby wood-burning operation invades their homes, threatening health and property values.

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Lancaster County Council adopts nine‑month moratorium on residential development The Lancaster County Council on Nov. 10 adopted a nine‑month moratorium on acceptance and review of new residential subdivision and multifamily development applications while the county updates its Unified Development Ordinance. The measure passed on third reading 7–0 after staff said there were no substantive changes since earlier readings.

Lancaster County Council has just implemented a nine-month moratorium on new residential developments to reassess land-use rules amidst significant growth pressures.

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Residents press council to enforce Indian Land moratorium and explain impact-fee forgiveness At the Lancaster County Council meeting, multiple residents backed a nine-month moratorium on new residential development in Indian Land, urged completion of the Unified Development Ordinance and raised alarms about a 2021 ordinance that they say forgave most development impact fees.

Residents are demanding strict enforcement of a nine-month moratorium on new residential development in Indian Land, raising alarms over past fee forgiveness that could affect local infrastructure.

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Lancaster County residents oppose Yankee Point Marina rezoning proposal at public hearing Local residents express concerns over potential noise and traffic from marina expansion plans.

Local residents in Lancaster County are rallying against a proposed marina expansion that threatens to disrupt their peaceful neighborhood with noise, traffic, and industrial activities.

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Lancaster County planning commission denies Silver Run subdivision amid public safety concerns Commission unanimously rejects Silver Run subdivision due to traffic and environmental risks.

Residents of Rosemont are rallying against a proposed subdivision that threatens their community's safety, property values, and environment.

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