Cumberland County · Hopewell Township · #3230
Poultry barn operation, Hopewell Township
Hopewell Township, PA · 64,000 sq ft non-residential, agricultural
About this project
A new poultry operation in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, with a 100 by 600 ft poultry barn, a 40 by 100 ft egg room, gravel driveway and pads, and stormwater controls.
Official description: THE PROPOSAL IS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW POULTRY OPERATION INCLUSIVE OF ONE POULTRY BARN (100'X600'), EGG ROOM (40' X 100'), GRAVEL DRIVEWAY, GRAVEL PADS, AND ASSOCIATED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CONTROLS.
The full picture AI research · Nov 2, 2026
County records describe a new poultry operation in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County. It would have one long poultry barn, about 100 by 600 feet, and a separate egg room of about 40 by 100 feet. The plans also include a gravel driveway, gravel pads and stormwater controls, which are features that manage rain runoff from the new roofs and gravel.
In total the buildings add about 64,000 square feet of non-residential space, roughly the footprint of more than a dozen large houses. The records classify the project as agricultural. They don't say what is on the site now, but the township is largely rural and farmed.
No news coverage, hearing notices, approvals, opposition or operator information was found that is clearly about this project. This explanation relies on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- The gravel driveway suggests new farm vehicle access, such as feed and egg trucks, but no traffic study was found.
- Stormwater controls are included in the plans to limit runoff to neighboring land and streams.
- Poultry barns can bring odor, dust and truck activity, but no records found address these for this site.
Where it stands
The county's most recent filing is dated 2026-09-03, so the plan appears to be under local or county review. Next usually come township review of the plan, any needed state permits or approvals for manure and stormwater, and then a decision by the township supervisors.
- Sep 3, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
Planning terms explained
- Stormwater controls
- Features such as basins or swales that slow and absorb rain runoff so it does not flood or pollute neighboring land.
- Land development plan
- A site plan the township reviews for new buildings, driveways and drainage before construction can start.
- 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 2, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
How to comment officially
For this project: Hopewell Township's supervisors are likely to be the body that decides next, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings, but no notice for this project was found.
In Pennsylvania, Hopewell Township decides on this plan, not the county. The county planning commission only reviews it and sends recommendations.
- Speak at the Hopewell Township planning commission or governing body (board of supervisors or council) meeting when the plan is on the agenda. Public comment there goes on the official record.
- Or email or mail a written comment to the Hopewell Township manager or zoning officer, name the plan and its address, and ask that your comment be entered into the record.
Find Hopewell Township's meeting agendas →
Comments on this page are not sent to officials and are not part of the public record.
What neighbors think
Loading…
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $12.8M
- ~640 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~160 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
Contractor or supplier? Get projects like this in the counties you work, by email. Join contractor early access →