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A developer in Upper Hanover Township successfully avoided strict new regulations by filing a data center application just hours before a legislative vote. Because the proposal was submitted on the same day the Board of Supervisors adopted a zoning amendment, the project is exempt from rigorous standards regarding noise, water usage, and clean energy. This "race to file" highlights a legal loophole that a pending state bill seeks to close by allowing municipalities to pause applications once an item is on the public agenda. While the proposed facility is smaller than others in the region, local residents remain concerned about environmental impacts and property values. Currently, the township is exploring ways to strengthen local laws while the developer's legal team challenges whether the existing zoning was originally valid.
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