Data Center Zoning and Regulations
Summary
The township's draft ordinance would allow data centers only as conditional uses in a Data Center Overlay District, with setbacks, noise limits, and decommissioning guarantees. Residents say the 300-foot residential setback is far too small and want backup generator limits and e-waste rules added. The ordinance is months from a vote, with a public information session planned.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost yet, but decommissioning bonds would protect taxpayers from cleanup bills if a data center ever closes.
Residents near the overlay district get guardrails before any data center comes calling.
Data center developers would face stricter limits than in some neighboring communities.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors Agendas - Nov 10, 2026
The township's draft ordinance would allow data centers only as conditional uses in a Data Center Overlay District, with setbacks, noise limits, and decommissioning guarantees. Residents say the 300-foot residential setback is far too small and want backup generator limits and e-waste rules added. The ordinance is months from a vote, with a public information session planned.
Planning Commission - Aug 5, 2026
Commissioners discussed the need to proactively study and adopt local regulations and ordinances for data centers to address potential community impacts like noise and decommissioning.
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