York County · North Hopewell Township · #24-0115
Watermark, LLC commercial land development
North Hopewell Township, PA · 21,500 sq ft non-residential, retail & commercial · 17.4 acres
About this project
A preliminary final land development plan for a commercial project on about 17.4 acres in North Hopewell Township, totaling roughly 21,500 sq ft.
County recommendation: Consistent with county plan
- Engineer / designer
- Site Design Concepts, Inc.
- Plan type
- Preliminary Final Land development
- Land use
- Commercial
- Water
- On-lot well
- Sewer
- On-lot septic
Filing history
- 2024-06-17 · #24-0115 · Preliminary Final Land development · 21,500 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A commercial development called Watermark is proposed on about 17.4 acres in North Hopewell Township, York County. The county filing describes a preliminary final land development plan for retail and commercial use, with roughly 21,500 square feet of non-residential building space. That is about the size of a few small stores or offices, spread across a fairly large lot.
The filing lists Site Design Concepts, Inc. as the firm involved, which usually means it prepared the site plans. The records do not say who the tenants will be. They also do not describe what is on the land now, though a site this size is often farmland or open ground.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices or developer web pages were found that were clearly about this project. This explanation rests on the county record alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: new retail or commercial uses usually add vehicle trips and may need a driveway or road-entrance permit, but no traffic study was found.
- Jobs: commercial buildings of this kind typically bring some local jobs, though the tenants and job counts are unknown.
- Land and water: a 17.4-acre site with 21,500 sq ft of buildings leaves room for parking and stormwater basins, but the plan details were not reviewed.
Where it stands
The latest county filing, dated 2024-06-17, was a preliminary final land development plan. The township supervisors usually vote on such a plan after the planning commission and the county planning office review it. If approved, the developer then needs permits before construction can start. No approval or decision was found online.
- Jun 17, 2024 Latest county filing for the Watermark, LLC land development plan
Want to weigh in? The North Hopewell Township supervisors would normally decide, and residents can usually comment at the township's public meetings or by contacting the township office. Meeting dates were not found.
Who's behind it
Watermark, LLC
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing buildings, parking, driveways, utilities and stormwater controls, which the township reviews before building can begin.
- Preliminary final plan
- A plan submitted for approval that combines the preliminary and final review steps into a single filing.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of buildings that are not homes, such as shops or offices.
- Stormwater management
- Features such as basins and pipes that control rain runoff from paved and roofed areas.
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: $4.3M
- ~215 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~53 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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