Enacted (not yet in effect)
Limited protection
Berlin Township, Wayne County — Berlin Township Data Center Ordinance
Berlin Township, Wayne County · Berlin Township Data Center Ordinance
Berlin Township in Wayne County, PA passed a data center ordinance setting mitigation limits on noise, water depletion, diesel backup generators, heat, light, and radiation for data center development.
Technical detail
Berlin Township in Wayne County, PA passed a data center ordinance setting mitigation limits on noise, water depletion, diesel backup generators, heat, light, and radiation for data center development.
Who is protected: People subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Berlin Township, Wayne County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Berlin Township, Wayne County |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | Enacted (not yet in effect) |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Enacted | 2026-06-16 |
| Citation | Berlin Township Data Center Ordinance |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-28 |
| Official source | A responsible ordinance | The River Reporter ↗ |
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