Cumberland County · Upper Allen Township · #3190
Autumn Chase PRD Phase VIII
Upper Allen Township, PA · 42 homes, single-family homes
About this project
Phase VIII of the Autumn Chase planned residential development in Upper Allen Township, with 42 dwelling units: 28 single-family detached lots and 14 townhomes, plus four open space lots.
Official description: AUTUMN CHASE is a Planned Residential Development (PRD). Autumn Chase Phase VIII consists of 42 dwelling units (28 single family detached dwelling lots and 14 townhomes) and four open space lots with no residual tract.
Filing history
- 2026-05-22 · #3190 · Submission · 42 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Phase VIII is the eighth and last part of Autumn Chase, a neighborhood in Upper Allen Township that was first approved in 2012 for 295 homes in eight phases. This phase would add 42 homes: 28 single-family houses on their own lots and 14 townhomes. It would also set aside four lots as open space.
The township lists the site at Hertzler Road and South Autumn Chase Drive. In 2024 the township commissioners rezoned a leftover piece of land and applied the planned-residential overlay, which paved the way for this phase.
No news coverage, opposition or developer announcement specific to Phase VIII was found. Earlier Autumn Chase townhomes were marketed by a homebuilder, but the township page does not say who is building this phase.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds 42 homes (28 detached, 14 townhomes) to an existing neighborhood, extending the current street network at South Autumn Chase Drive and Hertzler Road.
- Four open space lots are included, though the records do not say how they will be used.
- Records and sources reviewed give no traffic, school or utility figures for this phase.
Where it stands
The township lists the plan as in review. Its planning commission recommended conditional approval on 2026-08-31, and the commissioners had not yet acted on it. Next, the Board of Commissioners usually votes on the plan, then a final plan is recorded before construction.
- Oct 31, 2026 Deadline of the township review time extension for the plan
- Aug 31, 2026 Planning commission recommended conditional approval
- May 26, 2026 Phase VIII plan submitted to the township
- Sep 18, 2024 Commissioners adopted an ordinance rezoning a leftover tract and applying the planned-residential overlay
- May 2012 Autumn Chase tentatively approved for 295 homes in eight phases
Want to weigh in? The Upper Allen Township Board of Commissioners decides next; residents can comment at its public meetings, and the township's administration office can confirm dates.
Around the web
- Development ProjectsUpper Allen TownshipLists Phase 8 with 42 units, its location, the August 2026 planning commission recommendation and in-review status.
Planning terms explained
- Planned residential development (PRD)
- A flexible type of zoning that lets a mix of house types be built together, usually with shared open space.
- Overlay
- An extra set of zoning rules placed on top of the base zoning for a specific area.
- Conditional approval
- Approval that depends on the developer fixing or meeting certain listed items.
- Time extension
- An agreed delay of the legal deadline for the township to act on a plan.
- Open space lot
- A lot reserved for green space or shared use rather than for a home.
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: $23.5M
- ~1,344 roofing squares
- ~42 HVAC systems
- ~42 kitchens / 84+ bathrooms
- ~117,600 sq ft of finished living space
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