Immediate Release by Tioga County Commissioner – Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Image © by L. Frost.
TIOGA COUNTY, PA – The Tioga County Planning Commission has announced a change to the location of its December meeting to accommodate an anticipated increase in public attendance. The meeting will now be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
To begin the session, the Tioga County Planning Department will give a brief presentation on the newly developed Data Center Ordinance and the department’s role in planning for data centers within the county. This presentation will provide residents with an overview of current planning efforts and help them better understand the proposed regulatory framework, particularly since Tioga County’s Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) does not address this type of development.
In August, the Planning Department was initially approached by a landman regarding potential data center development in Tioga County. Since then, the Planning Commission has worked diligently to draft a comprehensive Data Center Ordinance and has collaborated closely with the Tioga County Commissioners and other county departments. These efforts have included identifying suitable locations for potential facilities, analyzing potential impacts on the local tax base, and developing strategies to effectively address and mitigate challenges associated with the emerging data center industry. Key issues addressed in the ordinance include water and electric consumption, noise and vibration, setbacks, and decommissioning.
The Planning Commission encourages all interested residents, stakeholders, and community partners to attend the meeting and participate in this important discussion.
The complete draft Ordinance can be found online at http://www.tiogacountypa.us/departments/planning-commission, or in person at the Office of the Tioga County Commissioners, Tioga County Courthouse 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. It is available for inspection by any interested party during normal office hours.
