WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP
News ClipTimes Leader·Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PA·4/28/2026
The Wilkes-Barre Township council has begun discussing the need for a data center ordinance, as its current zoning code lacks specific regulations for such facilities. Township attorney John Rodgers highlighted the urgency, stating that without an ordinance, data centers could be located anywhere. Council members agreed to start gathering ideas to draft the new regulations.
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The Wilkes-Barre Township council has initiated discussions regarding the development of a comprehensive data center ordinance, acknowledging a significant gap in its existing zoning code. During a work session, Wilkes-Barre Township attorney John Rodgers emphasized that the current code provides no specific regulations for data center facilities, meaning they could theoretically be established in any location within the township.
Rodgers, supported by council members like John Jablowski, stressed that creating such an ordinance would be a lengthy but necessary process to establish clear guidelines for future data center development. The council members collectively agreed to begin the initial phase of gathering ideas and information to draft the proposed regulations.
Once a draft ordinance is prepared, the township plans to hold a public hearing to solicit input and feedback from residents, ensuring community involvement in the regulatory process. This proactive measure aims to manage the potential impact and placement of data centers in Wilkes-Barre Township effectively.