Local Government Food Policy Database
Balance, the Growth Management
| Jurisdiction Name | Lancaster County |
| State / Province | PA |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | County |
| Population | 519,445 |
| Population Range | 250,000 to 999,999 |
| Year | 2006 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF |
| Policy Type | resolution |
| GFC Topic | community food production |
| Keywords | agriculture, designated agricultural areas, designated agricultural with natural areas, development, economic development, economy, farmland, food production, growth, land use, plan, production, public funds, rural, rural agriculture, rural areas, rural economy, rural land use, urban growth area |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Lancaster County Planning Commission |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Lancaster County Planning Commission |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | $250,000 |
| Funding Sources | consultant assistance |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
Enabled the Agriculture and Rural Lands Planning Program, which was formed to guide county and municipal planning policy regarding areas that should be conserved for their agricultural and/or natural resources, and sustaining the towns and villages as the county. |
| Additional Resources |
http://pa-lancastercountyplanning.civicplus.com/communityvoice/ideas?initiativeid=growth-management-and-general-land-planning-7 |
