Council adds resolutions declaring data‑center rules invalid in part, directs curative amendment

Council unanimously added two resolutions to the agenda and later approved them to address perceived gaps in the borough’s 2009 zoning ordinance related to data centers. The resolutions (R‑27 and R‑28) declare specific portions of the ordinance substantially invalid only with respect to the use and regulation of property for a data center and instruct staff to prepare a curative amendment within 180 days to remedy the deficiency under the Municipal Planning Code.

Councilmember Michael Segina moved to add the items to the agenda; the motion carried unanimously and the matter was later approved on the consent line. The action initiates a formal zoning amendment process and gives staff and solicitor direction to draft and return a curative amendment for council consideration. The meeting minutes state the council will pursue the amendment process per the statutory timeline, and staff indicated they will bring a draft timeline and required public‑notification steps to a future meeting.