Berks County · Bethel Township · #09-5975
Two poultry barns on Faust South Road
West side of Faust South Road approximately 700-feet south of the intersection with Old Route 22., Bethel Township, PA · 63,400 sq ft non-residential, agricultural · 172.5 acres
About this project
A preliminary plan for two 63-by-500-foot poultry barns, about 63,400 sq. ft. in total, on a 172.5-acre farm off Faust South Road in Bethel Township.
Official description: 2 63'x500' Poultry barns
- Developer
- Justin & Regina Horst
- Engineer / designer
- Nye Consulting Services, Inc.
- Plan type
- Preliminary
- Land use
- Agricultural
- Water
- OL
- Sewer
- N/A
- Status
- Reviewed
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county filing describes a plan for two long, narrow poultry barns on a working farm of about 172.5 acres on the west side of Faust South Road in Bethel Township, Berks County. Each barn is 63 feet wide and 500 feet long. Together they total about 63,400 square feet.
The landowners filed a preliminary plan with the county, and an engineering consulting firm is also on the filing. The barns would add farm buildings to land that is already farmed. They are not homes or shops.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices or permit records specific to this project were found online. Who would operate the barns or buy the birds is not known from the available records.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: poultry barns usually bring occasional truck trips for feed delivery and bird pickup. The records give no traffic figures.
- Open space: the barns would sit on a 172.5-acre farm, so most of the land would likely stay in agricultural use. The records do not say how much of it.
- Jobs and housing: the records mention no new homes. Any jobs are likely few and farm-based.
Where it stands
A preliminary plan was filed with the county, with the latest filing dated January 12, 2026. Next, the township usually reviews the plan, and approval of a final plan and any needed state permits typically follow.
- Jan 12, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the preliminary plan
Want to weigh in? The Bethel Township supervisors and planning commission normally review plans like this at public meetings, where residents can comment. Check the township's posted agendas for dates.
Who's behind it
Justin & Regina Horst (landowners); Nye Consulting Services, Inc. (consultant)
Planning terms explained
- Preliminary plan
- An early, detailed site drawing that a municipality reviews before giving final approval.
- Agricultural use
- Land or buildings used for farming, such as raising crops or livestock.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of buildings that are not homes.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $12.7M
- ~634 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~158 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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