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August
04, 2021
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Planning Our Future Lancaster
The City of Lancaster is creating a Comprehensive Plan to guide the City’s future development.
Community & Police Working Group
Improving trust & cooperation between the Lancaster City Bureau of Police and the public it serves.

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Engage Lancaster
Make your voice heard!
Taxes & Fees
Information about City of Lancaster property taxes and fees.
Vision Zero
Fire Safety
Permits, licensing & inspections, smoke detectors, and community outreach.
Parks
Park locations and rental information.
Parking
Parking options and street cleaning & snow removal information.
Permits
Forms, permits and documents.
Public Records
Public records and Right-to-Know requests.
Trash & Recycling
Trash and recycling collection, Recycling Drop Off Center, and more.
Water & Sewer
Water, sewer and stormwater information.

Featured Events

Aug
4
2021
Planning Commission Meeting
6:00 pm
Council Chambers, City Hall Annex (Marion Street entrance)
Aug
10
2021
City Council Meeting
6:30 pm
Council Chambers, City Hall Annex (Marion Street entrance)
Aug
24
2021
City Council Meeting
6:30 pm
Council Chambers, City Hall Annex (Marion Street entrance)
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Latest News

“Local Tax Limitations Can Hamper Fiscal Stability of Cities & Counties”

Mayor’s Office
Artist Call: Public Art Community Engagement (PACE) Program Aims to Build Community through Art Office of Neighborhood Engagement
Mayor’s Report – July 27, 2021: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Mayor’s Office
“Local Tax Limitations Can Hamper Fiscal Stability of Cities & Counties” Mayor’s Office
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Affordable Housing

The City of Lancaster is committed to using all of the tools we have to create as many affordable housing units as possible. The availability of affordable housing is a key issue for our city residents and neighbors in Lancaster County. The Sorace Administration continues to advocate for increased federal and state funds toward creating affordable housing units in Lancaster City and County. Click ‘learn more’ below to explore the City’s ‘Fair + Affordable Housing” page.
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Engage Lancaster

The City of Lancaster has released a new public participation platform called “Engage Lancaster”. This tool will help our neighbors lend their voices, ideas, and concerns to the City of Lancaster’s projects. Head over to Engage Lancaster to create an account and get started!
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Ban the Sale of Consumer Fireworks in Pennsylvania

Contact your Lancaster County legislators and tell them you want to make our city safe from hazardous consumer grade fireworks that put our neighborhoods in danger.
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Local Control for Open Carry

Contact your state legislators and ask them to co-sponsor legislation that would allow municipalities like Lancaster to ban guns from City-owned properties.
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Climate Action Plan

The City of Lancaster’s Municipal Operations Climate Action Plan affirms a renewed commitment to the future of Lancaster City.
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City of Lancaster Commitments to Racial Equity

Mayor Sorace was elected to build a stronger and more equitable Lancaster, block by block. The City of Lancaster has made these commitments to racial and social equity. Some of this work started more than 2 years ago and some is NEW. It is all connected to what has been asked of the City by demonstrators this summer.
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