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East Manchester Township officials are revising zoning for a 300-acre farm, York Baker Farm, to facilitate potential data center development. The site, located east of Long and Gravel Hill Roads, is attractive due to its existing infrastructure, including two high-voltage power lines.

An overlay district ordinance is being drafted, which will introduce special regulations without altering current zoning. A public meeting is scheduled for January 20 to advance the ordinance process. While no data center construction is currently planned, interest from developers has been noted.

Concerns regarding the impact of data centers on local resources, such as power and water, have been raised by residents. Officials aim to propose a draft ordinance by April, which will require public hearings and review from the York County Planning Commission.