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Scranton council introduces data-center zoning changes, then tables them for public hearing
Summary
Councilmembers introduced ordinances to add data-center provisions to the zoning code and then voted to table both items until a public hearing can be held, after public commenters and council members urged stronger definitions and citizen input.
Council President Shuster opened debate Thursday after the administration placed two zoning amendments related to data centers on the agenda for introduction to committee. Councilmembers said they want firm definitions and review processes in the code before potential projects arrive.
"When we don't have anything on the books, when people come before zoning, there might be a perception that…
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