Zoning Code Amendments for Data Centers and Transitional Dwellings
Millcreek Township
Summary
Candy Horm asked why the township hasn't written rules for data centers yet. Staff said they'll designate where they'd be allowed — but there's no ordinance currently in the works.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Future economic development impacts from data centers and regulatory compliance costs.
Residents who want clear limits on where data centers can operate.
Residents near industrial or commercial zones who might experience increased noise or operational impacts.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Board of Supervisors (Regular) - Sep 22, 2026
The township enacted Ordinance 2026-10 to establish strict guidelines and conditional use requirements for data centers, transitional housing, and vape shops. Residents shared environmental and noise concerns regarding data centers during the public hearing.
Planning Commission - Sep 1, 2026
The township is updating its zoning rules to establish clear regulations for data centers, transitional housing, and significant tobacco retailers. These changes aim to manage noise, safety, and community compatibility across commercial and industrial districts.
Planning Commission - Aug 4, 2026
The township reviewed major proposed updates to its zoning code, adding regulations and definitions for data centers, transitional dwellings, and significant tobacco retailers.
Board of Supervisors (Regular) - Jul 14, 2026
The township is drafting rules to strictly regulate data centers (industrial zones only, with impact studies, utility certifications, and decommissioning plans), restrict smoke and vape shops near schools, and allow transitional housing in adaptive reuse projects. A public hearing could come August 11.
Planning Commission - Jul 7, 2026
Millcreek Township is updating its zoning code to tightly regulate data centers and vape/smoke shops. Data centers will face strict requirements for water use, emergency response plans, and financial security for cleanup, while tobacco retailers will be restricted to commercial corridors and kept at least 1,000 feet away from schools.
Board of Supervisors (Regular) - Jun 23, 2026
The township initiated zoning text amendments to regulate data centers and significant tobacco retailers.
Board of Supervisors (Regular) - Jun 9, 2026
Candy Horm asked why the township hasn't written rules for data centers yet. Staff said they'll designate where they'd be allowed — but there's no ordinance currently in the works.
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