Under reviewGeneral Plan Amendment

Ordinance No. 1111-26 — data centers, solar facilities and related zoning amendments

Description

A proposed zoning code amendment adding definitions and requirements for data centers, solar energy facilities, forestry, apiaries and zoning hearing board membership — headed to a September 2 public hearing.

Impact summary

Would set the first local rules for data centers and solar farms in Murrysville before any such project arrives.

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 1
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 5, 2026

Council of the Municipality of Murrysville - Aug 5, 2026

Related issues (1)

Data center and solar zoning ordinance (No. 1111-26)

A draft ordinance would define and regulate data centers, solar energy facilities, forestry and beehives in Murrysville's code. Residents are worried about data center water consumption and land use; the commission is still refining setbacks, screening and stormwater rules.

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