Planning Commission advances zoning framework for growth
Easton Planning Commission advances zoning authority amid accelerating growth. Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend increasing zoning-notice radius from 100 to 200 feet and establishing supplementary standards for data centers and advanced manufacturing. A separate motion on Planning
Planning Commission · Meeting of March 4, 2026
PA EASTON — Easton Planning Commission advances zoning authority amid accelerating growth. Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend increasing zoning-notice radius from 100 to 200 feet and establishing supplementary standards for data centers and advanced manufacturing. A separate motion on Planning Commission compensation passed 4-1, with Dr.
Ken Greene dissenting, recommending that City Council hold a workshop. The votes address development pressure: 2,600 residential units have been proposed and the city's population is projected to grow nearly 14 percent by 2050.
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Source: the Planning Commission meeting of March 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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