Luzerne County updates residents on proposed data center zoning amendment

Luzerne County's GIS, Planning, and Zoning Department provided an update on a proposed county zoning ordinance amendment regulating data centers. If approved, the amendment would impact 19 municipalities that rely on county zoning. Key changes include doubling the setback requirement from 500 to 1,000 feet, and increasing it to 2,000 feet from residential and other sensitive properties.