Welcome to Lower Allen Township...

a Township of the First Class

Formed in 1850 when the former Allen Township was split in half, Lower Allen is blessed with natural resources and a superb location. Whether you are a resident, a potential resident or simply just visiting our website, we invite you to take a video tour by clicking on the Video Tour Book below.  Then you can decide what makes Lower Allen Township a great place to live, work, and play.   Learn More....

            

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Revised Plans for Arcona
 
Revised plans for the Arcona development have been submitted to the Township. Included are the following:
 
1.     Arcona Overall Master Plan (OMP)     Phasing Plan          Existing Features          Master Plan          Open Space Plan

• Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) on 248 acres in the area of Lisburn Road/Rossmoyne Road/Arcona Road.

•  Proposed total of 1,664 residential units, and  234,500 square feet of mixed use/commercial space, with a core neighborhood of 89 acres.

•  97 acres of open space and/or public recreation land
   

The Overall Master Plan was reviewed by the Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on Monday, February 10, 2014. The Plan is scheduled for action at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, March 10, 2014..

2.     Preliminary Subdivision and Land Development Plan for Highpoint       Overall Layout Plan

• First neighborhood of the Arcona plan to be developed, on 44 acres at the intersection of Lisburn and Arcona Roads

• 164 residential units and 19,170 square feet of mixed-use space 

The Preliminary Plan was reviewed by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. It will be reviewed at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, March 10, 2014.

3.     Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan for Highpoint, Phases 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4          Layout Phases 1.1, 1.2       Layout Phase 1.4

• First phases of the Highpoint neighborhood, on 30 acres at the intersection of Lisburn and Arcona Roads

• 55 single-family detached and 29 single-family attached homes

• 17 mixed-use residential units

• 13,410 square feet of commercial space and 5,040 square feet of office
   

The Final Plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2014.  It will be reviewed at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, March 10, 2014.

A Transportation Impact Study for the Preliminary Highpoint Plan has been submitted.
A Transportation Impact Study for the Arcona OMP is currently being prepared, and will be reviewed at a later date.
 
Portions of the plans are available to view by clicking on the links above.  All documents are available for review at the Township Office during normal business hours.