Planning
The mission of the Planning Division is to assist the community in defining and realizing a shared vision for the physical development of the County.
The division prepares, maintains, and administers the County’s Comprehensive Plan and is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on land use and development proposals - typically rezoning and Special Use Permit applications - that are presented to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for consideration. It also provides land-use, historic preservation and transportation planning support to other County departments.
- Planning Commission Current Agenda
- 2026 Meeting Schedule and Application Deadlines
- Annual Reports
- Customer Service Survey
Filing Fees
Type of Application | Filing Fee
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Rezoning or Planned Development | $750 plus $20 per acre for every acre over 5, but not to exceed a maximum fee of $5,000 |
Special Use Permit for Home Occupations and Accessory Apartments | $500 |
All other Special Use Permits or Major Amendments thereto | $750 plus $10 per acre for every acre over 5, but not to exceed a maximum fee of $5,000 |
Minor Enlargement or Expansion of a Special Use | $130 |
Yorktown Village Activity | $750 plus $10 per acre for every acre over 5, but not to exceed a maximum fee of $5,000 |
Special Exception | $250 |
Applicant amendment, modification or postponement of use permit or rezoning application requiring re-advertisement for both the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors |
$750 |
Applicant amendment, modification or postponement of use permit, rezoning, or variance application requiring re-advertisement for the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors OR Board of Zoning Appeals |
$550 |
- Thinking about renting out your house, an accessory structure, or one or more rooms in your house on a short-term basis (i.e., fewer than 90 days), here are some things you need to know:
- I want to get involved with the Comprehensive Plan process. How do I do that?
- Where is the Planning Division office located?
- What is the population of York County?