Wysox supervisors considering public input before data center ordinance decision

Wysox Township supervisors have postponed a decision on a proposed zoning ordinance and zoning map amendment aimed at regulating potential data center developments. The delay, expected to last a couple of weeks, will allow the supervisors to thoroughly review testimony received from residents and property owners during a recent public hearing. During the hearing, residents, including Kevin Barnes and Veronica Whaley, provided detailed suggestions for the zoning amendment. Their input largely aligned with guidance from a recent Bradford County informational session, advocating for more stringent regulations. These recommendations include requirements for larger setbacks for data centers, lower noise thresholds, and more comprehensive impact studies before development approvals. Additionally, residents called for specific restrictions on "by-right zoning" to ensure greater local oversight and review for any proposed data center projects. Wysox Township Solicitor Chris Jones is involved in guiding the supervisors through the next steps of this process as they weigh public input against the proposed regulatory changes.