Pennsylvania HB2588 amends zoning ordinances to restrict hyperscale data centers in agricultural districts.
Pennsylvania HB2588 amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to redefine "data center" and "hyperscale data center." It prohibits hyperscale data centers in agricultural zoning districts if at least 50% of the tract is prime agricultural land or contains soils of the fourth class. The bill also restricts hyperscale data centers in zoning districts where agriculture is a permitted use. This legislation aims to protect agricultural land and promote sustainable development practices.
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