PROJECTPRE-RFP

Drafting and refining an ordinance for data centers, including…

Town of Bensalem
Detected
Sep 29, 2026
28 days ago
Sector
Legal & Compliance
Detected 28 days agoSep 29

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

Drafting and refining an ordinance for data centers, including conditional use requirements, noise controls, utility scrutiny, emergency planning, construction traffic, and decommissioning plans.

Background

Ordinance aims to be highly restrictive, limiting data centers to GI districts and requiring conditional use approval. Key concerns include noise, utility consumption (electricity and water), and environmental impact (effluent temperature, EMFs). Decommissioning plan and financial security are required. Inferred: Need for legal consulting, environmental impact assessments, and utility infrastructure upgrades if data centers are approved.

From the meeting

Source
Bensalem Township Council Meeting - September 28, 2026
Meeting date
September 29, 2026
Agency
Town of Bensalem

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