(a) The CRA-3 Overlay Zone is an overlay Zoning District in the area of the the third Community Reinvestment Area (CRA). This overlay zone is shown on the Zoning map and mimics the CRA-3 boundary designated on the City of Lancaster CRA maps created by Permanent Resolution 71-19. The permitted and special exception uses, including duplexes and triplexes, as listed in the underlying Zoning District shall control and such uses must comply with the underlying Zoning requirements. The purpose of the Zoning overlay is to identify areas where tax incentives may be applied to assist with promoting workforce housing and increasing the housing options in the city. Within the CRA-3 Overlay Zoning District a developer may apply for and receive exemption from real property tax for the construction of an approved residential development of up to three (3) family dwelling units, also known as a triplex. Tax exemption is subject to Mayoral approval and determined on a case by case basis.
(b) The Historic Lancaster District is an overlay Zoning District in the areas established in Section 1327.03
of the City of Lancaster's Codified Ordinances. This overlay zone is shown on the Zoning Map. The permitted uses, special exceptions and other Zoning requirements as listed in the underlying Zoning District shall apply. Additionally, the requirements of Chapter 1327
shall also apply to all buildings, structures and land within this Zoning overlay District. No certificate of Zoning compliance, variance, or special exception permit for any building, structure, or land within this overlay District shall be issued until such time a certificate of appropriateness has been issued in accordance with Chapter 1327
.
(Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)