Timeline of events in bucks county
Pennsylvania has 52 active data centers and ~67–70 proposed or expanding sites statewide as of early 2026.
Here is what’s happening in Bucks County:
📍 West Rockhill Township / Sellersville
215 Cathill Rd Informal sketch only — no application filed YET
October 14, 2025
Developers National Land Developers and Greener by Design present an informal sketch plan for a data center at 215 Cathill Road to the West Rockhill Planning Commission.
February 2026
West Rockhill Board of Supervisors approves advertising a zoning ordinance amendment to regulate data centers — proactively, before any application is filed.
March 2026
Planning Commission reviews ordinance; requests significant changes including closed-loop water system, 35-acre minimum lot size, and time limits on water pumping.
April 15, 2026
~150–200 residents pack the township meeting room (capacity ~40) for a public hearing. Residents voice concerns about water, noise, fire safety, and NDAs. Board unanimously passes first version of ordinance but promises revisions. Residents carry "No Data Center" signs outside.
May 20, 2026:
Board of Supervisors introduced a second, more comprehensive revised ordinance. See ‘local meetings’ tab of this website for details.
June 17, 2026:
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2026-06. The resolution supports PA House Bill 2533, which amends the Municipalities Planning Code to explicitly empower local governments to place a temporary moratorium on the filing or approval of high-impact data centers (25 megawatts or higher). This resolution also respectfully requests that the General Assembly extend the maximum moratorium period from 18 months to three years to ensure adequate time for complex technical and infrastructure planning.
Next Board of Supervisors Meeting - July 15, 2026
📍 East Rockhill Township
Preemptive ordinance in process
April 28, 2026
East Rockhill Board of Supervisors approves advertisement of a data center zoning ordinance — similar to West Rockhill's. Restricts data centers to industrial districts near Pennridge Airport with a 50-acre minimum lot size and 45-foot height limit. A 60-day advertising period will be followed by a public hearing and final vote.
May 26, 2026
Board of Supervisors confirmed a revised ordinance will be worked on. Unclear if this will be presented at the next meeting. I personally gave public comment and requested that the township work directly with the community
June
Next Board of Supervisors Meeting -
📍 Falls Township — Amazon at Keystone Trade Center
(Under construction)
Falls Township supervisors begin reviewing NorthPoint Development plans for the former U.S. Steel/Fairless Works site (1,800 acres).
2021
Site designated a Keystone Opportunity Investment Zone through 2035, offering significant tax breaks.
November 2024
Falls Township supervisors approve a nondisclosure agreement for a proposed data center project at Keystone Trade Center — identity of developer not disclosed.
March 2025
Falls supervisors approve revised land development plans converting planned distribution center to a "digital infrastructure campus" of 10 structures totaling 2M+ sq ft.
June 9, 2025
Amazon publicly announces $20B Pennsylvania investment. Falls Township campus confirmed — already under construction. Gov. Shapiro calls it the largest private investment in state history.
August 2025
Gov. Shapiro visits Keystone Trade Center to tout streamlined permitting. State fast-tracks project. Federal market monitor files concerns with FERC over ratepayer risk in Amazon/PECO transmission agreement.
Now (2026)
Construction ongoing. Community opposition growing. FERC proceedings on transmission agreement continue. Amazon announced $100K community grant fund for Bucks County schools and nonprofits.
Sources: