York County · Franklin Township · #24-0079
Joseph Machine Company
Franklin Township, PA · 50,674 sq ft non-residential, industrial · 9.3 acres
About this project
A final subdivision and land development for a 50,674 sq ft building addition on the 9.3-acre Joseph Machine Company site in Franklin Township.
County recommendation: Consistent with county plan
- Engineer / designer
- Hoover Engineering Services, Inc.
- Plan type
- Final Subdivision Land development Building addition
- Land use
- Industrial
- Water
- Public water
- Sewer
- Public sewer
Filing history
- 2024-04-29 · #24-0079 · Final Subdivision Land development Building addition · 50,674 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Joseph Machine Company, a manufacturer in the Dillsburg area of York County, has a plan to add a 50,674-square-foot building addition to its 9.3-acre site in Franklin Township. The plan is filed as a final subdivision and land development. That is the formal review that lets a township approve the layout, buildings, parking and drainage of a project.
The site is already an industrial property. The addition would expand the existing manufacturing operation.
A November 2024 state announcement described a larger expansion of the company's Dillsburg facility, at 150,000 square feet. The state awarded a $2 million grant for it and expected nearly $11 million in private investment. The state release did not mention the township filing. It may cover a larger or phased version of the same expansion, but that is not confirmed. No news coverage or meeting records specific to the 50,674-square-foot plan were found.
What it could mean nearby
- The state announcement said the wider expansion would create 35 permanent jobs at first, and possibly up to 150 once it is complete.
- Truck and employee traffic could rise on the roads serving the site. No traffic study was found.
- The site is already industrial, so the addition is unlikely to change the surrounding land use.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated April 2024 and covers the final subdivision and land development plan. No approval or construction status was found. After township review and approval, a project like this usually moves to permits and then construction.
- Nov 13, 2024 State announced a $2 million grant for a Joseph Machine Company expansion in Dillsburg (150,000 sq ft).
- Apr 29, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the 50,674 sq ft addition.
Want to weigh in? The Franklin Township supervisors usually decide land development plans, at public meetings, and residents can comment there or through the township office.
Who's behind it
Joseph Machine Company · A manufacturer based in the Dillsburg area of York County that is expanding its manufacturing facility; Hoover Engineering Services, Inc. is the engineering firm on the filing.
Around the web
- Governor Shapiro announces $2 million RACP investment in York County's Joseph Machine CompanyCommonwealth of Pennsylvania · Nov 13, 2024Describes a state grant for a larger Joseph Machine Company expansion in Dillsburg, with job and investment figures.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal review of a building or site project covering its layout, access, parking and stormwater.
- Final plan
- The last detailed version of a plan that a municipality approves before permits and construction.
- Subdivision
- Dividing or adjusting property lines to create or change lots.
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: $6.6M
- ~506 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~126 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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