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Bear Creek Township passes data center ordinance, rejects industrial zone expansion
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Bear Creek Township approved new regulations for data centers restricting them to the existing industrial zone without expanding it, requiring conditional use approval by the board of supervisors. The decision came after rejecting proposals to massively increase the industrial area due to community opposition.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.
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You face a tighter local approval process for data centers in Bear Creek Township with no zoning expansion to ease development. Engage early with the board since all projects need conditional approval and community pushback can block expansion.
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