Data center ordinance

Kessler pushed for bonding on decommissioning, said the 100,000 sq ft building cap is too small, urged cutting impervious coverage to 60% and building height to 40 feet near residential areas.

Kessler called the 300-foot setback 'ridiculous,' demanded at least 1,000 feet, and questioned how a 200-foot loading zone fits within the setback.

Wright backed the 1,000-foot setback and proposed requiring data center applications five to ten years before groundbreaking; the solicitor explained MPC deadlines make that unworkable.

Lober praised the work and asked the township to add an e-waste management plan so failed servers don't end up in landfills.

Lyons thanked the board for being proactive, asked where the overlay district sits (the one neighborhood design district off Wenrick Street), and suggested adding tonal noise limits, backup generator restrictions, a peak-shaving ban, and setbacks for generators and cooling equipment.