Lancaster City Council to consider new zoning regulations for data centers
Lancaster City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to its zoning ordinance. These amendments aim to regulate computer data centers, permitting them only in suburban manufacturing zones by special exception and establishing specific standards for their applications.
The Lancaster City Council is set to hold a public hearing concerning significant amendments to its zoning ordinance. The proposed changes would introduce new regulations for computer data centers, stipulating that they be permitted only in suburban manufacturing zones and requiring a special exception for their development.
These amendments also aim to establish clear standards for granting applications related to data center use special exceptions. The legislative agenda includes ordinances for final passage to amend the zoning ordinance, define relevant terms, and set performance standards for data centers within suburban manufacturing districts.