require supplemental or amended plans based upon comments by the Township prior to any land development or permitting approval.

3. Water Utilization

The Data Center must connect to the public water system supplied by Erie Water Works or its successor. The Data Center applicant shall provide documentation from Erie Water Works or its successor certifying that the necessary capacity is available and that Erie Water Works will serve the Data Center.

  • b. The Emergency Response Plan (ERP) shall be prepared by a qualified professional and include the following:

Be reviewed and accepted by the Millcreek Fire Department and Millcreek Emergency Management as part of the Conditional Use process;

Include detailed procedures for fire suppression, containment, ventilation, and evacuation;

4. Wastewater

The applicant shall connect to the public sanitary sewer system for wastewater disposal, including domestic wastewater and wastewater used for cooling or industrial purposes. Applicant shall demonstrate that the capacity to treat all flows has been approved by Millcreek Township, the City of Erie Wastewater Treatment Plant, and/or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

5. Electronic Waste

An Electronic Waste Plan shall be submitted with the Conditional Use application outlining procedures for safe removal and recycling or disposal of server infrastructure, hazardous materials, batteries, electronic waste, and related products, which will apply in cases when the data center is updated.

B. Performance Standards

1. Setbacks

All Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses shall be set back a minimum of 200 feet from a property line adjoining a Residential district. Performance Standards

  • Any Data Center use proposing battery storage or any other devices or group of devices capable of storing energy in order to supply electrical energy at a later time, whether the energy is stored for use on-site or off-site, shall demonstrate compliance with International Fire Code Chapter 12 and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 855. Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, or similar standards and must include fire suppression systems designed specifically for battery storage.
  • Include an evaluation of the access roads and hydrant locations within the site to ensure suitable access for emergency equipment within the site;
  • Ensure that all first responders receive adequate training specific to the installed system;
  • Include provisions for annual fire safety inspections demonstrating compliance with the fire safety standards to be performed by a qualified professional on behalf of the Data Center.

2. Fencing

Fences shall be constructed of good quality and visually appealing materials such as ornamental steel or other durable security-grade materials. Features such as barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited. Maximum fence height shall be 10'.

3. Safety

a. A detailed Emergency Response Plan shall be submitted with application, showing at a minimum that the data center has a plan in effect to deal with emergencies resulting from flood, fire, explosion, and catastrophic weather events. The Emergency Response Plan shall be subject to review and comment by the Township. The Township shall have the right to

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  • Each Data Center operation shall provide 24-hour emergency contact signage visible at the access entrance. Signs shall include the company name (if applicable), the owner/representative's name, the telephone number, and the corresponding local power company's name and telephone number.
  • No Data Center shall be approved unless the applicant demonstrates that procedures for fire suppression, containment, ventilation, and evacuation are sufficiently protective of public health, safety and welfare.

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