Lancaster County Planning

Our VISION is that Lancaster County continues to be a special place shaped by its unique combination of world-renowned farmland, vibrant urban places, and outstanding natural areas – distinguishing it from any other place in the world. Our MISSION is to achieve our vision through the collaborative and strategic implementation of the Lancaster County comprehensive plan – places2040. Our VALUES are the way we achieve our vision and mission. We’re helping to create healthy, safe, productive places that inspire people to protect our land and invest in our community. To learn more about our work, please visit We welcome your relevant comments and questions, but comments are moderated. Profanity, personal insults, extraneous comments, business or political solicitations, and ads are subject to deletion. Thanks for your participation in constructive conversations about our community!