Cumberland County · Lower Allen Township · #3169
Arcona Neighborhood 7
Lower Allen Township, PA · 60,000 sq ft non-residential, lot line change
About this project
The plan subdivides an existing Arcona Neighborhood lot into nonresidential lots and provides for land development of one lot, on a site of about 60,000 sq ft in Lower Allen Township.
Official description: The intent of this plan is to further subdivide existing Arcona Neighborhood Lot 7 into nonresidential lots and to provide for land development of one lot.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Arcona Neighborhood 7 is a proposal to divide an existing lot within the Arcona community in Lower Allen Township into non-residential (commercial-type) lots. The plan also covers building on one of those lots. The site is about 60,000 square feet. The county filing doesn't say what the building will be.
Arcona is a large mixed-use community by Charter Homes & Neighborhoods, off Lisburn and Rossmoyne roads. A 2018 news article said the developer was marketing about 40 acres for businesses such as restaurants, shops, a pharmacy and offices. That article is the only background found. It doesn't mention this plan, and no tenant or end user for Neighborhood 7 was found.
The township lists the plan as "SLD 2026-03" under plans still under review, and it has posted a revised version.
What it could mean nearby
- The lots are within the existing Arcona community, so new commercial uses would add traffic on its internal roads and nearby Lisburn and Rossmoyne roads, though no traffic study was found.
- Non-residential lots could bring shops, services or offices and some jobs, depending on what is built.
- No information was found on schools, utilities or open space for this specific plan.
Where it stands
The township lists the plan as under review, and a revised version has been posted. Next steps usually are review by the township planning commission and a decision by the township's elected board on preliminary or final plan approval.
- Mar 30, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
- Aug 31, 2018 News article reported Arcona's remaining land was being marketed for commercial and office uses
Want to weigh in? Lower Allen Township's planning commission and elected board review subdivision and land development plans in public meetings, where residents can comment. Check the township's meeting agendas for dates.
Who's behind it
Charter Homes & Neighborhoods · A Lancaster-area home builder and community developer that has built the multi-phase, mixed-use Arcona community in Lower Allen Township.
Around the web
- Subdivision & Land Development PlansLower Allen TownshipLists Arcona Neighborhood 7 (SLD 2026-03) as a plan under review, with a revised plan posted.
- Charter Homes spending $80M on additions to Cumberland County developmentCentral Penn Business Journal · Aug 31, 2018Describes Arcona's buildout and the roughly 40 acres marketed for commercial and office uses.
Planning terms explained
- Lot line change
- A change to the boundaries between lots, or a lot's shape, without a full new subdivision.
- Land development
- Building on or significantly improving a piece of land, such as a new building, parking and utilities.
- Subdivision
- Dividing one parcel of land into two or more separate lots.
- Non-residential
- Used for businesses, offices or services rather than homes.
- Traditional neighborhood development (TND)
- A zoning approach that allows walkable neighborhoods mixing homes, shops and open space.
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: $12.0M
- ~600 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~150 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)