Council asks solicitor to draft data‑center zoning amendment, considers escrow for solar projects
Apr 28, 2026
Erie County Department of Planning provided a draft ordinance for data centers; council directed Solicitor Schmidt to prepare a proposed amendment to the borough zoning ordinance and asked staff to explore requiring escrow accounts for solar and data‑center projects.
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Union City Borough Council discussed a draft ordinance from the Erie County Department of Planning that would add data centers and data‑center accessory uses to the zoning code. Council members agreed to ask Solicitor Schmidt to draft a formal amendment to the borough's zoning ordinance.
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