Council asks solicitor to draft ordinance on data centers; will explore escrow for solar projects
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
Erie County Department of Planning has provided a draft ordinance concerning data centers. Council agreed to have Solicitor Schmidt draft a zoning amendment and to investigate requiring escrow accounts for large solar projects and data centers.
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Council discussed a draft ordinance provided by the Erie County Department of Planning that would amend the borough zoning code to regulate data centers and related accessory uses. Council asked whether the Solicitor should prepare proposed language to amend the current zoning ordinance.
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