The Planning and Development Services Department oversees all aspects of land development in the unincorporated areas of York County, including long-range planning, zoning, permitting, and environmental compliance. The department is responsible for developing and implementing plans and policies for land development; administering the building, planning and development, zoning, subdivision, floodplain damage prevention, and stormwater management and sediment control ordinances; issuing building and land disturbance permits; and enforcing all ordinances applicable to land usage.
Boards and Commissions
The Planning and Development Services liaises with the following boards and committees, whose membership is appointed by York County Council: