Dickson City Council Approves Zoning Ordinance for Data Centers in Manufacturing District
Dickson City Council unanimously voted to allow data centers in the borough's manufacturing district after public comments. The ordinance permits data centers as a special exception in the manufacturing zone (M1) to accommodate a proposed large-scale data center by Dickson City Development LLC on Bell Mountain, currently zoned residential/open space (ROS). Local officials emphasize the need for community protection and plan to evaluate the impact of data centers on local resources and infrastructure.
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Dickson City Council approved an ordinance allowing data centers in the manufacturing district (M1) after public input. The decision supports a proposal by Dickson City Development LLC for a data center on Bell Mountain, which is currently zoned residential/open space.
Data centers will require special exceptions and hearings by the zoning board. The council aims to protect community interests while complying with zoning laws. Local opposition highlighted concerns about environmental impacts and the economic implications of data centers. Officials are calling for a moratorium on data center construction to assess its effects on local infrastructure and resources.
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