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Planning commission advances updated data‑center rules, including higher height and tighter operational submissions
Summary
The commission voted 6–0 to forward proposed amendments to York County’s data‑center performance standards (PC26‑07) that add submission requirements, hazardous‑materials and water protections, a 65 C‑weighted dB noise limit, and permit up to 75‑foot building height in industrial districts; public comment urged stronger energy and water provisions.
The York County Planning Commission voted unanimously on April 8 to forward proposed zoning amendments (resolution PC26‑07) updating performance standards for data centers and to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors.
Staff described the package as a comprehensive update: it would require more detailed letters from electric and water utilities specifying energy sources and projected use by phase; require hazardous‑materials management and stormwater protections; prohibit above‑ground storage of liquefied petroleum gas; add a cap of 65 C‑weighted decibels to…
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