The Lancaster planning commission is recommending increasing the allowable density of residential community zoning (R4) from its current base density of two dwellings per acre to four, and a maximum density of six dwellings per acre.
The Rappahannock Record reports under the proposed changes, developers could increase to five units per acre if 10% of the units are priced between 50% and 120% of the median family income. According to numbers shared by Hall last month, the current median family income in the county, based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development figures, is $93,073, making the income range $46,536.50-$111,687.60. A maximum density of six units per acre would be allowed if 20% of the units were priced in that range.