HB2516

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in comprehensive plan, providing for comprehensive plan element for commercial data centers; and, in zoning, providing for zoning, commercial data centers and agricultural land protections and for zoning, commercial data centers, approval procedure and minimum standards.

Introduced·5/13/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2516 amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to include commercial data centers in comprehensive plans and zoning.

Pennsylvania HB2516 amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to include commercial data centers in comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances. It adds definitions for terms like "commercial data center" and "agricultural conservation easement." The bill mandates that if a municipality's comprehensive plan includes commercial data centers, it must outline the development and phases of the proposed site, anticipated peak demand, and sources of electric supply.

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History

May 13

House

Referred to Local Government