The Data Center Divide
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Rostraver Township
Anti-Data Center Policies
Rostraver Township’s A-1 Agricultural District does not list data centers as permitted uses, creating a significant barrier to building one there. This rule is limited to that district and sets no data-center-specific operating requirements.
current law · Township of RostraverExpands A-1 Agricultural District special-exception controls to oil and gas ancillary facilities, which are now subject to the existing oil and gas drill-site standards.Rostraver Township Ordinance 781
What this means
In the A-1 Agricultural District, data centers are not listed among the permitted, conditional, or special-exception uses, creating a significant barrier to building one there (listed uses). The measure does not set data-center-specific operating rules, and its effect is limited to this district.
People behind it
- Zoning Hearing Board
Authorized to administer and approve the special exceptions listed in the A-1 Agricultural District provisions.
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