Springfield Planning Commission adopts six-item priority list; will tackle noise and data center rules concurrently
Summary
At its March 19 meeting, the Springfield Township Planning Commission agreed to prioritize six ordinance projects from the Board of Supervisors—placing Noise and Data Centers at the top while advancing near-complete ADU and Event Venue drafts.
The Springfield Township Planning Commission on March 19 reviewed a six-item priority hierarchy provided by the Board of Supervisors and agreed to focus staff and subcommittees on those items.
The list, read into the record by commissioners, places the Noise Ordinance first, followed by Data Centers, Event Venues, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Short-Term Rentals (STRs) and Scenic & Historic Overlays. Commissioners said they will pair longer-term, complex efforts (Data Centers and Noise) with near-complete projects (ADUs and Event Venues) because several ordinances are interdependent—specifically noting that a Noise Ordinance would support regulation of both Event Venues and Data Centers.
The Commission’s approach is procedural rather than an adoption of text: members pledged to continue drafting and consultation work with the goal of returning with specific ordinance language. The meeting record lists the Commission’s next meeting for April 1, 2026, when updates are expected.
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