York County · Lower Windsor Township · #26-0058
River Ridge Hills (Select Lots)
Lower Windsor Township, PA · 8 homes, 4,000 sq ft non-residential, apartments · 2.1 acres
About this project
Select lots in River Ridge Hills with 8 dwelling units and a 4,000 sq ft community center on 2.1 acres in Lower Windsor Township.
Official description: Dwelling Units & Community Center
County recommendation: Consistent with county plan
- Engineer / designer
- PennTerra
- Plan type
- Preliminary Final Subdivision Land development
- Land use
- Multi-family, Other
- Water
- Public water
- Sewer
- Public sewer
Filing history
- 2026-03-27 · #26-0058 · Preliminary Final Subdivision Land development · 8 lots/units · 4,000 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
River Ridge Hills is an existing residential community in Lower Windsor Township, York County. County records show a plan for select lots there with 8 apartment-style dwelling units and a 4,000-square-foot community center, on about 2.1 acres.
Township planning commission minutes from May 2026 indicate that a land development plan for the community was reviewed. It would combine three lots into one space for a community building, pavilion, tot lot and pool. Earlier township notes mention requests for parking areas, a maintenance building and a dog park. The minutes could not be read in full, so the outcome of that review is unconfirmed.
No news coverage, developer project page or sign of public opposition was found.
What it could mean nearby
- The community center, pool, pavilion and tot lot appear to be amenities mainly for River Ridge Hills residents.
- Eight added dwelling units is a small increase, so any traffic or school effect would likely be modest.
- New parking areas and a maintenance building are mentioned in township notes, so site layout and access may change within the community.
Where it stands
The plan was before the township planning commission in May 2026, and the county filing is dated March 2026. The outcome is not confirmed. After a planning commission recommendation, the township supervisors normally vote on approval, followed by any permit reviews and construction.
- May 2026 Township planning commission reviewed a land development plan for River Ridge Hills
- Mar 27, 2026 Latest county planning filing
- Oct 2025 Zoning hearing case on a lot-size variance and dividing built-on lots at River Ridge Hills
- Aug 2025 Township zoning officer updated the planning commission on requests for parking, a community building, a maintenance building and a dog park
- 2023 Planning commission recommended approval of an earlier phase with two waivers
Want to weigh in? The Lower Windsor Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors review such plans at public meetings, and residents can comment there or contact the township office.
Who's behind it
River Ridge Townhomes LLC (engineering by PennTerra) · Township minutes name this company as the applicant, and PennTerra is the engineering firm on the filing; no official company website was found.
Around the web
- 5.28.2026 PC mtg minLower Windsor Township · May 28, 2026Planning commission minutes indicating review of a River Ridge Hills plan for a community building, pavilion, tot lot and pool.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing buildings, parking and utilities, which the township reviews before construction.
- Variance
- Permission from the zoning hearing board to depart from a zoning rule, such as a minimum lot size.
- Waiver
- An approved exception to a specific subdivision or development requirement.
- Lot merger
- Combining several adjoining lots into one.
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: $2.7M
- ~48 roofing squares
- ~8 HVAC systems
- ~8 kitchens / 16+ bathrooms
- ~8,000 sq ft of finished living space
- ~40 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~10 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)