York County Council Meeting July 13, 2026

The York County Council meeting on July 13, 2026, included several procurement and policy-related discussions. The Transportation Committee approved a $500 allocation for memorial signs honoring Sheriff Joe Mitchell. The council also considered and approved amendments to zoning regulations, including allowing manufactured homes in certain residential districts and addressing split zoning parcels to simplify development regulations. A significant portion of the meeting focused on public concerns and a public hearing regarding a proposed nine-month moratorium on hyperscale data center development in York County. Residents expressed concerns about environmental, health, noise, traffic, and property value impacts of data centers. The council discussed utility extensions beyond the urban services boundary for a proposed subdivision, emphasizing that such extensions require council approval and do not authorize development but facilitate future applications. Additionally, intergovernmental agreements related to inmate housing rates at the York County Detention Center were approved. The meeting concluded with appointments to various county boards and committees. The moratorium on data centers was approved unanimously, with plans for further study and public engagement during the moratorium period.