Council asks solicitor to draft data-center zoning amendment, considers escrow for solar projects

Apr 28, 2026

Erie County Planning provided a draft data center ordinance; council instructed Solicitor Schmidt to draft a zoning amendment and asked him to explore escrow-account requirements for solar projects and data centers.

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The council discussed whether to amend the borough's zoning ordinance to address data centers and accessory uses after receiving a draft from the Erie County Department of Planning.

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