Rapho Township supervisors review draft ordinance to regulate data centers

Rapho Township supervisors recently held a work session to review a draft ordinance specifically designed to regulate data centers within the township. The current ordinance does not address data centers, prompting officials to proactively prepare for potential future development proposals. The draft ordinance outlines several key requirements, including that data centers must receive conditional use approval from the supervisors following a hearing. Further proposed rules dictate that data centers must be served by a public water source, incorporate backup generators, and provide parking spaces based on the gross square footage of the facility. The township intends to continue refining and crafting this ordinance. The next meeting for the supervisors is scheduled for May 7.