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Chester County staff report nine active data center projects; recommend top industrial zoning and Council approval
Summary
Economic development staff told council they have nine new active data center projects, more than in 2024 when there were none; planning staff recommended placing data centers in the county's ID three zone (the top industrial zone) and retaining Council final approval, while flagging noise as a common complaint.
Chester County economic development and planning staff reported updates on data-center interest at the March 9 workshop, saying the county has seen a sudden uptick in inquiries.
Assistant Director Karen Davison told council the county has "received 9 new active data center projects," noting that figure is "more than they have seen since 2024, in which…
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