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Pocopson Board Moves to Advertise Zoning Amendments Adding Data Center Regulations
Summary
The Board authorized advertisement of a proposed zoning ordinance to add data center regulations covering location, size, noise, water and sewer requirements; the Planning Commission recommended the draft and the Board approved public hearing advertisement 3-0.
Chairperson Elaine DiMonte told the Board that the Planning Commission and township solicitors have prepared a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to incorporate data center regulations. The proposed text would establish standards for location, size, noise, water and sewer requirements, and other operational items; the Planning Commission recommended adoption. DiMonte moved to approve advertisement of a public hearing on the proposed ordinance; Supervisor Barney Leonard seconded, and the motion passed 3-0.
Vice Chairperson Sandra Retzlaff expressed a desire that the ordinance be drafted robustly to withstand any potential legal validity challenges. Township Manager Neil D. Vaughn stated that the draft has been reviewed by two Planning Commission solicitors, the Township Solicitors, consultants, and staff. The Board directed that both ordinances be placed on the July meeting agenda for formal consideration and public hearing scheduling.
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