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Hazle Township reviews data center zoning ordinance amendments

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What happened

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The Hazle Township Planning Department held a special meeting to hear resident concerns regarding a draft data center ordinance. The proposed amendment would allow data centers to be a permitted use in the I-1 Industrial District. The township has a deadline of December 7 to approve a curative amendment addressing data centers and related uses.

From timesleader.com

Why it matters

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The ordinance amendment would permit data centers and related infrastructure, such as battery energy storage systems and electrical substations, in the I-1 Industrial District. This regulatory change dictates where large-scale technology and energy facilities can be built within the township.

From timesleader.com

Who's involved

  • HazletonThe township where the zoning meeting took place.
  • Jack DeanA resident representative who attended the meeting.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Amazon Web ServicesSpeculative

    Amazon Web Services might adjust its site selection or operational costs due to the proposed zoning changes.

Possible ripples

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