Swatara Development News

Township Board Proposes Sweeping Revisions to Land Development and Zoning Ordinances, Including Data Center Regulations

The Board of Commissioners discussed and proposed amendments to the subdivision land development ordinance (SALO) and zoning ordinance. These amendments include updating definitions, requiring developer agreements, establishing traffic impact study requirements, revising recreation and open space requirements, and updating use-specific criteria for various zones, including data centers. The proposed changes aim to enhance protections, clarify regulations, and align with best practices, with a significant focus on addressing concerns related to data center development, skill-based gaming, and general land use. The amendments are being forwarded to the county and township planning commissions for review.