York County Planning & Commission Meeting

The York County Planning & Commission held a meeting on June 30, 2026, to discuss and provide a recommendation to the County Council regarding a proposed nine-month moratorium on the consideration and issuance of special exceptions, conditional use approvals, and site plan acceptances for data centers within unincorporated areas of York County. The moratorium aims to allow the county time to study and examine the impacts of data centers on critical resources such as the energy grid, water usage, environmental factors, and adjacent property values. The commission discussed retaining independent experts to analyze these impacts and the legal feasibility of regulating such issues through local ordinances. The commission also considered broader concerns including economic benefits, community impacts, and potential ordinance amendments following the study period. A motion to recommend approval of the moratorium to the County Council was made, seconded, and passed unanimously.