1 data center project in Granville Township
Who decides here: the Township Supervisors (in some larger townships, the Board of Commissioners) of Granville Township votes on zoning. The Mifflin County Planning Commission usually reviews big projects too.
In Granville Township
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules · Mifflin County
Mifflin County commissioners approved Ordinance 2 of 2026, which sets rules for data center site planning, building and operations. It applies in towns covered by the county's subdivision and land development rules.
⚖️ Court case
Data center developers filed a challenge in county court against Granville Township's data center ordinance. The township solicitor said the developers want the first ordinance thrown out. The township is also considering changes to the ordinance.
✋ Turned down
Granville Township supervisors rejected PA Data Center Partners' application for a data center on farmland along Loop Road. Officials said the application was missing a required traffic study certification and letters showing water and power would be available. The developer was told it could reapply.
📜 Data center rules
Granville Township passed zoning rules for data centers. They are allowed only in the Industrial zone with special approval, and must meet limits on noise, height, water use and lighting. In August 2026 the township began working on changes to the rules.
📌 Other · Mifflin County
The Mifflin County Planning Commission released a guidance report on data centers. It explains power and water needs and says towns can use zoning to guide where data centers go, but cannot ban them completely.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Granville Township. - Go to township meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania (formerly Penelec) (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Pennsylvania.