Cumberland County · Southampton Township · #3146
Poultry building, Southampton Township
Southampton Township, PA · 26,000 sq ft non-residential, agricultural
About this project
A poultry building of about 26,000 sq ft is proposed in Southampton Township.
Official description: construct a poultry building
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A poultry building of about 26,000 square feet is proposed in Southampton Township, in the southwestern part of Cumberland County. That is roughly the footprint of five average houses. It would be an agricultural building, most likely a barn for raising chickens or other birds.
The county record does not say what is on the site now. It also does not say who owns the project, how many birds it would hold, or who would run it. Searches found no news coverage, township agenda or minutes, hearing notice, or developer page about this project. The details here come only from the county filing, which was last updated on December 31, 2025.
What it could mean nearby
- Truck traffic for feed delivery and bird pickup could rise on nearby rural roads, but no traffic details were found.
- Poultry barns usually create few permanent jobs, and no job figures were found for this project.
- Neighbors may have questions about odor, manure handling and water use. The records found do not address them.
Where it stands
The project appears in county planning records, with the latest filing dated 2025-12-31. No approvals or hearings were found online. Agricultural buildings like this usually go through township review for zoning and any needed land development or stormwater approval before permits are issued.
- Dec 31, 2025 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Southampton Township supervisors and planning review bodies would normally handle local review. Residents can usually comment at public meetings, and the township office can confirm dates.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal township review of a new building or site layout, covering things like access, drainage and parking.
- Agricultural use
- A farm-related use of land, such as raising crops or livestock, which zoning often treats differently from commercial or residential uses.
- Stormwater management
- Plans for handling rain runoff from new roofs and paved areas so it doesn't flood neighbors or pollute streams.
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: $5.2M
- ~260 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~65 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)