York County · Fairview Township · #26-0021
Seneca Heights subdivision
Fairview Township, PA · 347 homes, single-family homes · 100.0 acres
About this project
A preliminary subdivision on about 100 acres in Fairview Township with 347 planned units of single-family and multi-family housing.
County recommendation: Consistent with county plan
- Engineer / designer
- Hyland Engineering
- Plan type
- Preliminary Subdivision
- Land use
- Single-family, Multi-family
- Water
- Public water
- Sewer
- Public sewer
Filing history
- 2026-02-05 · #26-0021 · Preliminary Subdivision · 347 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Seneca Heights is a proposed preliminary subdivision on about 100 acres in Fairview Township, York County. The county record lists 347 planned homes. The project type is single-family, but the county summary also mentions multi-family housing, so the final mix of house types is unclear.
That works out to roughly 3.5 homes per acre before roads and open space are counted. The records don't say what is on the land now. A preliminary subdivision plan is an early step. It shows the proposed lots, streets and layout, but it is not a construction approval.
No news coverage, developer page, or township agenda or minutes specific to this project were found. The explanation here rests on the county filing alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Adding 347 homes would likely increase traffic on nearby roads. The records don't include a traffic study, so the size of the effect is unknown.
- New households could add students to the local school district. No enrollment estimate was found.
- The project would need water, sewer and stormwater plans. The records found don't say how these would be provided.
- Open space and recreation areas are not described in the available records.
Where it stands
The latest county filing, dated 2026-02-05, is for a preliminary subdivision plan. Next steps usually include review by the township and county planning bodies, engineering comments, and a vote on preliminary approval. Final plan approval and permits follow that vote.
- Feb 5, 2026 Latest filing for the preliminary subdivision recorded by York County
Want to weigh in? Subdivision plans in Pennsylvania are usually decided by the township's elected supervisors at public meetings. Residents can ask the Fairview Township office for meeting agendas and comment opportunities.
Planning terms explained
- Preliminary subdivision plan
- An early-stage drawing that shows how land would be divided into lots and streets, reviewed before final approval.
- Single-family
- Housing built as separate homes, each on its own lot.
- Multi-family
- Housing where several homes share a building or are attached, such as townhouses or apartments.
- Stormwater management
- Systems that control rain runoff so it doesn't cause flooding or pollute streams.
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: $194.3M
- ~11,104 roofing squares
- ~347 HVAC systems
- ~347 kitchens / 694+ bathrooms
- ~971,600 sq ft of finished living space