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flag Luzerne County proposes new data center rules with setbacks, noise limits, and zoning restrictions, pending public input.

flag Luzerne County is proposing updated zoning rules for data centers across 19 municipalities, requiring a 1,000-foot setback—increasing to 2,000 feet near homes, schools, and farms—capping noise at 45 decibels, limiting building height to 35 feet, and mandating stricter standards for power, water, emergency plans, and decommissioning. flag Larger facilities (100,000 sq ft or more) must seek special exception approval, and only certain industrial and business zones are eligible. flag No projects are currently pending. flag The county is reviewing public feedback on concerns including agricultural land variances, transparency around developer agreements, and potential restrictions on hyperscale centers, with the revised draft expected to be discussed in a March 12 meeting.

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