The meeting involved the review and discussion of several zoning and land development matters. Key agenda items included deliberations on a revised Minor Plan process for small, low-impact projects and detailed edits to a draft Data Center Ordinance, specifically regarding facility size limits, power demand, and separation distances from residential areas. The commission also discussed ordinances related to digital and illuminated signage, reviewed a sewage planning module for a local property, and considered a naming policy for Township-owned properties. Additionally, the commission reviewed various land development applications, including renovation plans for Methacton High School.
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Worcester Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting
The board meeting included the swearing-in ceremony for a new special fire police officer. The discussion covered the 2027 draft budget, including analysis of tax rates, personnel needs, general fund revenues, sewer fund rates, and proposed capital projects such as road maintenance and administrative building improvements. The board also authorized the township manager to sign pension obligation forms and approved a progress payment to a contractor for the ongoing road paving program.
The commission reviewed a proposed ordinance to establish a Minor Plan process for small, low-impact, by-right projects, aimed at ensuring a review process proportionate to project scale without reducing municipal standards. Additionally, the commission deliberated on a revised Data Center Ordinance. Discussion focused on facility size, power demand, and appropriate zoning districts for such use. A motion was passed to recommend the approval of the Data Center Ordinance to the Board of Supervisors, conditioned on the maximum facility size being reduced to 25,000 square feet and the maximum power demand being lowered to 5 megawatts.
Aug 19, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Supervisors Board Meeting
The Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing and adopted an ordinance amendment regarding stormwater management. Additionally, a presentation was provided by the County Prothonotary regarding the HOPE card program, which assists protection from abuse (PFA) survivors by providing pertinent order information on a carryable card. The discussion also highlighted initiatives to streamline the PFA application process by making required documentation available electronically.
