Emergency shelter, York City

York City, PA · 14,332 sq ft non-residential, institutional · 1.4 acres

About this project

Preliminary final land development for a 14,332 sq ft emergency shelter on about 1.4 acres in York City, proposed by the Redevelopment Authority.

Official description: Emergency Shelter

County recommendation: Consistent with county plan

Engineer / designer: Site Design Concepts
Plan type: Preliminary Final Land development
Land use: Multi-family, Other
Water: Public water
Sewer: Public sewer

Filing history

2026-07-06 · #26-0121 · Preliminary Final Land development · 14,332 sq ft

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The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026

The York City Redevelopment Authority has filed a preliminary final land development plan for a new emergency shelter in York City. The building would be about 14,332 square feet, on a site of roughly 1.4 acres. Site Design Concepts is the firm named on the filing.

A "land development" plan is the detailed site layout a city reviews before it allows construction. It covers the building, parking, drainage and utility connections. The county record doesn't say what is on the site now, who would run the shelter, or how many beds it would have.

No news coverage, meeting minutes or hearing notices were found that clearly refer to this project. This explanation therefore rests on the county filing alone.

What it could mean nearby

The records don't give traffic, parking or access details, so the effect on nearby streets is unknown.
The records don't give a bed count or staffing numbers, so the number of jobs or residents served is unknown.
Utility and stormwater effects would be reviewed as part of the land development plan, but no details were found.

Where it stands

The plan was last filed with the county on 2026-07-06 as a preliminary final land development plan, so it is under review. Next steps usually include comments from city and county reviewers, revisions, and a final approval vote by the city's planning body before building permits are issued.

Jul 6, 2026 Latest county filing for the preliminary final land development plan

Want to weigh in? York City's planning commission and City Council usually handle land development review, and the public can comment at their meetings; check the City of York website for agendas.

Who's behind it

Redevelopment Authority of the City of York (applicant); Site Design Concepts (firm on the filing) · The Redevelopment Authority is the public body that works on blighted properties and redevelopment in York City; Site Design Concepts is the firm named on the filing.

Planning terms explained

Land development plan: A detailed site plan showing the building, parking, drainage and utilities that a municipality reviews before construction.
Preliminary final plan: A detailed plan submitted for review that may still need revisions before final approval.
Redevelopment Authority: A public agency that acquires and improves land to encourage redevelopment and remove blight.
Institutional use: A category for buildings serving the public, such as shelters, schools or government facilities, rather than housing or retail.

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 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: $5.0M

~71 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
~35 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)