Borough updates rules for data centers
Nescopeck Borough Council in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, has voted to address existing gaps in its zoning laws concerning data centers. This decision initiates a 180-day period for the borough to rewrite its rules proactively. The action comes as no data center projects have yet been proposed in Nescopeck.
The Nescopeck Borough Council in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, has taken proactive steps to update its zoning ordinances regarding data centers. The council acknowledged that current zoning laws do not specifically address data centers, a gap they intend to close before any such development is proposed in the area. Nescopeck Mayor Larry Massina emphasized the borough's desire to be proactive rather than reactive, stating, "It’s better to be proactive instead of reactive as far as that is."
Following a recent vote, the council has a 180-day window to draft and implement new regulations governing data center construction and operation. This move comes even though no data center proposals have been submitted for Nescopeck. The decision was prompted by increasing data center development across Pennsylvania, and residents showed significant interest, packing Monday night's council meeting to discuss the future rules.