Columbia Borough Council tables data center zoning amendment

Name: Columbia Borough Council tables data center zoning amendment
Uploaded: 2026-05-27T03:21:27.000Z
Duration: 55 s
Description: Columbia Borough Council tabled a proposed zoning amendment to include data centers after nearly two hours of public comment from residents. The council is also debating whether to sell the former McGinnis airport to Velo.

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Columbia Borough Council tabled a proposed zoning amendment to include data centers after nearly two hours of public comment from residents. The council is also debating whether to sell the former McGinnis airport to Velo.

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Residents of Columbia, Lancaster County, expressed significant concerns regarding a rumored data center project, leading to nearly two hours of public comment before the Columbia Borough Council. Following this extensive input, the Council voted to table a proposed amendment to its zoning ordinance that would incorporate data centers.

Additionally, the Council is reportedly debating the potential sale of the former McGinnis airport, with Velo being considered as a prospective buyer.