Mifflin County Commissioners approve data center land development ordinance amendment
Mifflin County Commissioners have approved an amendment to their subdivision and land development ordinance. This amendment establishes guidelines for data center developments in municipalities governed by the county's planning ordinance. Key provisions include requirements for developers to conduct sound studies, set noise limits, and adhere to a minimum lot size.
The Mifflin County Commissioners recently approved an amendment to their subdivision and land development ordinance during a Thursday meeting, following a public hearing. This decision establishes new guidelines for data center developments within municipalities governed by the county's planning ordinance.
According to the county's planning director, the updated ordinance mandates that prospective data center developers conduct a sound study and adhere to specific noise limits. Additionally, it sets a minimum lot size for such developments. This move aims to regulate the growth of data centers by integrating them into the existing land development framework.