York County · Hanover Borough · #24-0012
YWCA building addition in Hanover
Hanover Borough, PA · 14,028 sq ft non-residential, institutional · 1.6 acres
About this project
The YWCA plans a 14,028 sq ft building addition on a 1.6-acre site in Hanover Borough, filed as a final subdivision and land development.
Official description: YWCA
- Engineer / designer
- Hanover Land Services, Inc.
- Plan type
- Final Subdivision Land development Building addition
- Land use
- Other
- Water
- On-lot well
- Sewer
- On-lot septic
Filing history
- 2024-01-22 · #24-0012 · Final Subdivision Land development Building addition · 14,028 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The YWCA plans an addition of about 14,028 square feet to its building in Hanover Borough, York County. The site is about 1.6 acres. The county filed the plan as a final subdivision and land development, which is the last major review step for a project like this.
The county records don't say what the addition will hold. Search results show that YWCA Hanover announced an $11.8 million capital campaign in 2025. It is meant to build a Children's Learning Academy and renovate the current building. Those pages could not be opened to confirm the details, and no document ties the campaign to this exact filing. No news coverage, meeting minutes or opposition to the project were found.
What it could mean nearby
- The records give no traffic study or parking details. Added child-care or program space could mean more drop-off and pick-up trips near the site.
- If the addition expands child care, it could add some jobs and more child-care capacity. The records do not confirm this.
- The site is in an already developed borough area, and no new homes are proposed.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated January 2024. It was filed as a final plan, which usually comes after earlier review. No approval, construction start or completion was found online. Next steps usually include borough approval of the final plan, then building permits and construction.
- Jan 22, 2024 Latest county filing for the final subdivision and land development plan
Want to weigh in? Hanover Borough's planning commission and borough council usually review land development plans at public meetings. Residents can check the borough's meeting agendas for dates and comment procedures.
Who's behind it
Hanover Land Services, Inc. · This firm is listed on the county filing, probably as the land services or engineering firm. No company website or other project information was found.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal review of a plan to build or enlarge buildings, parking and related site features.
- Final plan
- The last detailed plan a municipality reviews before it allows construction to move forward.
- Institutional
- A use serving the public or a community, such as a nonprofit, school or civic organization.
- Subdivision
- Dividing land into separate parcels or lots. A filing can combine this with a building plan.
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: $4.9M
- ~70 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~35 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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