York Township Enacts 6-Month Moratorium on Data Center Development

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The York Charter Township Board of Trustees has introduced a new ordinance to place a 6-month moratorium on the zoning review and approval of large-scale commercial data centers within the township. The proposed ordinance was presented and given first reading at the board's regular meeting on February 10, 2026, with consideration for second reading and adoption scheduled for the next meeting.

Why it matters

The moratorium is intended to allow the township time to review and potentially update its zoning regulations around the development of large data centers, which have become more common in the region. This pause will give officials the opportunity to ensure any future data center projects align with the township's long-term planning and development goals.

The details

The proposed Data Center Moratorium Ordinance would temporarily halt the zoning review and approval process for new large-scale commercial data centers in York Charter Township for a period of 6 months. During this time, the township board and planning commission will review existing zoning rules and consider any necessary updates or amendments to properly manage the development of such facilities.

• The York Charter Township Board of Trustees introduced the Data Center Moratorium Ordinance at its regular meeting on February 10, 2026.
• Consideration for second reading and adoption of the ordinance is scheduled for the next regularly scheduled township board meeting.

What’s next

The York Charter Township Board of Trustees will consider second reading and adoption of the Data Center Moratorium Ordinance at its next regularly scheduled meeting.