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The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors received the first draft of a new data center ordinance prior to the Oct. 20 meeting and continued discussions.

Supervisors said they didn’t have time to review the draft thoroughly, so there was no vote on Monday. They plan to review the draft and issue comments for edits.

Supervisors said they’re looking into a data center ordinance to “get something on the books,” so they’re ahead of any companies that want to move into the area. Solicitor Paul Bametzreider said the ordinance would restrict any data centers to the township’s industrial zoning district.

Supervisor Thomas Houtz had several questions for Bametzreider about the legality of the ordinance.

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