York County · Jackson Township · #24-0139
Martin's Potato Chips building addition
Jackson Township, PA · 25,600 sq ft non-residential, industrial · 34.8 acres
About this project
A final land development plan for a 25,600-square-foot building addition at Martin's Potato Chips on about 34.8 acres in Jackson Township.
County recommendation: Consistent with county plan
- Engineer / designer
- Site Design Concepts
- Plan type
- Final Land development Building addition
- Land use
- Industrial
- Water
- Public water
- Sewer
- Public sewer
Filing history
- 2024-07-20 · #24-0139 · Final Land development Building addition · 25,600 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Martin's Potato Chips plans a 25,600-square-foot addition to its existing snack-making plant and headquarters in Jackson Township, York County. The site covers about 34.8 acres and already holds the factory, so this is an expansion and not a new development.
The county record describes a final land development plan. That is the last detailed engineering review before construction permits. The plan was prepared by the engineering firm Site Design Concepts.
Township minutes from September 2024 appear to show the supervisors granting waivers and conditional approval of the final plan. That page could not be reopened to confirm it. The company has expanded this plant several times, including an 18,000-square-foot warehouse addition in 2011. No news coverage of opposition was found.
What it could mean nearby
- The addition is on a site that is already industrial, so no new open land is being converted to an industrial use.
- The company has said it has about 110 employees at this plant. An addition could support those jobs or add some, but no hiring figures were found for this project.
- No records were found on traffic, utilities or school effects. No homes are proposed.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing was in July 2024, and township minutes from September 2024 point to conditional approval of the final plan. Next steps are usually meeting the listed conditions, recording the plan, getting building permits, and then construction.
- Sep 2024 Township supervisors reportedly gave conditional approval to the final land development plan and approved waivers
- Jul 20, 2024 Latest county filing for the final land development plan
- Apr 2011 Earlier 18,000-square-foot warehouse expansion at the same plant began construction
Want to weigh in? The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors decides land development plans at its public meetings, and residents can comment there or by contacting the township office.
Who's behind it
Martin's Potato Chips (with engineering firm Site Design Concepts) · Martin's Potato Chips is a family-run snack maker based in Thomasville, in Jackson Township, York County, and it makes kettle-style potato chips and other snacks.
Around the web
- Martin's expanding warehouse space in York CountyCentral Penn Business JournalDescribes an earlier warehouse addition at the same Jackson Township plant and its workforce size.
- Martin's Potato Chips adds warehouse spacePotatoPro · Apr 1, 2011Reports an 18,000-square-foot expansion at the same plant in 2011, showing a history of growth at the site.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing buildings, parking, drainage and utilities, which a township reviews before allowing construction.
- Final plan
- The last version of a plan that a township reviews, after any earlier preliminary review.
- Conditional approval
- Approval that depends on the applicant meeting listed requirements before the plan is finalized.
- Waiver
- Permission to skip or modify a specific township rule for a project.
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: $3.3M
- ~256 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~64 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)