Pierce Township trustees rule out data center, extend zoning moratorium
Pierce Township trustees have announced they are not considering any data center projects within the township and have extended a zoning moratorium on data center uses until May 31, 2027. This decision was made before residents could formally raise concerns about the rumored projects. The zoning commission has been directed to review the township's zoning code to prepare for potential future data center proposals.
Pierce Township trustees addressed a crowded meeting Tuesday night, stating definitively that no data center projects are currently being considered at any location within the township. This announcement aimed to quell weeks of rumors circulating among residents about potential data center developments.
Following the declaration, trustees voted to extend a zoning moratorium specifically for data center uses in Pierce Township. This moratorium is now in effect until May 31, 2027. Furthermore, the township's zoning commission has been directed to undertake a comprehensive review of the existing zoning code. The goal of this review is to ensure the code is robust enough to protect the community's interests should any data center proposals emerge in the future. Trustees encouraged residents to continue attending future zoning meetings, which will be live-streamed, and to remain vocal on these issues.