Developer submits applications for multiple data centers in Dauphin County
HCI DP Land Acquisition LLC has submitted two applications for data center development in South Hanover Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. One application is for a special exception on an industrial park site, while the second challenges the township's current zoning code as a violation of state law. Community members have voiced opposition, and the board of supervisors plans to consult with zoning officials.
HCI DP Land Acquisition LLC has submitted two data center applications to the South Hanover Township Board of Supervisors in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, drawing significant community opposition. The developer initially sought to redevelop a 249.5-acre former quarry site in the township's industrial park for data centers, withdrawing a prior application for distribution centers and requesting a special exception for data center use.
A second application, concerning a larger parcel of land, legally challenges the township's existing zoning code, arguing that the exclusion of data centers from this area violates Pennsylvania law. Community members attended a Tuesday night meeting to voice their opinions on the proposals. The Board of Supervisors stated they will consult with zoning officials regarding the applications in the coming weeks.