The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Borough of Delaware Water Gap
Neutral Data Center Policies
Monroe County approved a planning guide that offers advice municipalities may consider, but it imposes no legal requirements on data centers and does not directly affect their construction, expansion, or operation.
Rating and summary from Monroe County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Borough of Delaware Water Gap.
current law · Borough of Delaware Water GapDefines data centers and related accessory uses, allows them only in limited zoning districts with conditional-use approval, and sets additional rules for their location, design, and operation.Delaware Water Gap Borough, Monroe County, Pennsylvania Data Center Ordinance
People behind it
- Bruno Hennings
Introduced the motion to adopt the Data Center Ordinance amendment.
- Robert Palmer
Seconded the motion to adopt the Data Center Ordinance amendment.
- Deb Huffman
Opened and administered the public hearing on the Data Center Ordinance amendment as Borough Solicitor.
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- Delaware Water Gap Borough Council
Adopted the Data Center Ordinance amendment by unanimous vote.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
Data centers are permitted only in limited zoning districts rather than throughout the Borough.
Data centers require conditional-use approval, including review and approval through the Borough’s conditional-use process before operation.
The amendment establishes supplemental standards governing data-center location, design, and operation, creating requirements in addition to the underlying zoning rules.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions3
The amendment formally defines data centers and data center accessory uses, creating a zoning classification under which these facilities can be reviewed and approved.
The amendment permits data centers in specified zoning districts, subject to conditional-use approval.
The amendment establishes supplemental standards governing data-center location, design, and operation, providing a defined regulatory framework for development and continued use.
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