Zoning Challenges Affect Data Center Development in Northampton County
Upper Mount Bethel Township is grappling with the implications of a proposed data center, which hinges on zoning regulations and potential legal disputes. The outcome could set a precedent for local authority over industrial developments in the area.
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The fate of a proposed data center in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, is uncertain due to ongoing zoning challenges and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under review. The township board voted 3-2 to continue negotiating the MOU with developer Slate Belt Holdings, which seeks to establish a 23-building data center campus on a 754-acre site.
The MOU outlines negotiations for a zoning amendment and community benefits agreement while addressing litigation and resource usage. The current zoning is contested, with a validity challenge filed by the developer asserting the existing ordinance does not account for data centers. The Zoning Hearing Board will rule on this challenge, with the potential for an appeal by the township supervisors.
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