York County supervisors debate impacts of pending state housing, bargaining and cannabis bills and direct staff to draft resolutions Board members debated fiscal impacts of several pending state bills (including SB 454 on multifamily by‑right and collective bargaining proposals) and the chair directed staff to draft three resolutions for the March 17 meeting opposing aspects the board views as unfunded mandates.

York County supervisors are raising alarms over state bills that could dramatically reshape local zoning and elevate taxes without funding.

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Residents urge York County Council to pause Silfab permits amid zoning litigation Multiple residents told York County Council on Feb. 2 that permits and certificates of occupancy for the Silfab project should be paused until zoning litigation is resolved, citing an alleged Board of Zoning Appeals ruling, potential chemical hazards near schools, and inconsistent county statements about whether zoning was approved.

Residents are rallying for York County Council to halt Silfab permits over serious safety concerns and zoning disputes, demanding accountability and transparency.

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Residents urge York County Council to pause Silfab permits, allege zoning and state-law violations Dozens of residents told the York County Council on Jan. 20 that permits for the Silfab/QTS data-center project were issued without required zoning compliance and state approvals, and urged the council to pause permits while investigations proceed.

York County residents are raising alarms over alleged zoning violations tied to the Silfab data-center project, demanding a halt to permits amid serious health and environmental concerns.

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York County Board Approves Special Use Permit for Fortune Telling Services Shop The board endorses a permit for Jacqueline Marks' psychic chakra shop in York County.

York County is shaking up zoning laws to support local businesses and enhance land use flexibility, all while preserving community character!

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Zoning Board denies variance for prefab garage in residential setback dispute Zoning staff recommends denial of variance for 1,000 sq ft garage placement due to character concerns.

A contentious zoning dispute in York County over a proposed prefab garage could reshape neighborhood dynamics and set a crucial precedent for future developments.

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