York County Council Meeting September 21, 2026

The York County Council meeting on September 21, 2026, focused heavily on zoning and development issues, particularly the proposed rezoning case 26-27 involving a change from general commercial to light industrial for a 24.06-acre parcel. Public comments expressed significant community concern about traffic congestion, safety, environmental impacts, and the adequacy of buffers near residential and sensitive areas such as cemeteries and schools. Council discussed deed restrictions submitted by the developer to limit certain uses on the property and debated requiring a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) before the third reading of the rezoning ordinance. An amendment was passed to include all deed restrictions as part of the rezoning agreement, and a TIA was mandated prior to final approval. Additionally, the council approved amendments to zoning code chapters addressing split zoning parcels, limiting future split zone lots primarily to residential districts. The meeting also included a presentation of the county's annual development report highlighting permit activity and construction valuations, notably increased due to the QTS data center. Other procurement-related actions included approval of amendments to a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with BAC Calair Rockill LLC and Paladus Inc., and various committee appointments and funding allocations. The meeting concluded with motions related to executive session items and the acceptance of the county manager's resignation.