Luzerne Co. discusses community concerns with its Data Center Zoning Ordinance Amendment

Luzerne Co. discusses community concerns with its Data Center Zoning Ordinance Amendment

News Clipfox56.com·Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PA·3/6/2026

Luzerne County officials hosted a public forum to discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that would address and define data centers. The drafted ordinance involves 20 municipalities that depend on Luzerne County for zoning regulation. Officials say the county began reviewing and drafting rules due to existing zoning regulations that did not specifically address data centers.

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Gov: Luzerne County, Luzerne County Planning and Zoning Department, Luzerne County Municipalities (Avoca, Courtdale, Dupont, Duryea, Hughestown, Jeddo, Laflin, New Columbus, Pringle, Warrior Run, West Wyoming, Yatesville, Conyngham, Fairmount, Hunlock, Huntington, Lake, Newport, Ross, Union)
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