Council asks solicitor to draft ordinance adding data centers, considers escrow for solar projects
After receiving a draft from Erie County planning, council directed Solicitor Schmidt to prepare an amendment to the zoning ordinance to add data centers and accessory uses and asked staff to explore escrow requirements for solar projects and data centers for decommissioning or site restoration.
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Erie County Department of Planning provided a draft ordinance to add data centers and data-center accessory uses to the borough zoning ordinance. Council asked Solicitor Schmidt to prepare a draft amendment to the existing zoning ordinance for council consideration. Council also asked staff to investigate requiring escrow accounts for solar projects and data centers to cover decommissioning or site restoration costs.
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