WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP — Due to the extreme severity of the forecasted snowstorm, and pursuant to Chapter 400, Article V (§ 400-36) of the West Rockhill Township Code, a Snow Emergency is hereby declared.

EFFECTIVE: Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 8 am, EXPIRATION: Until further notice.

 EXTREME HAZARD WARNING This storm is expected to create extremely hazardous travel conditions. Residents are strongly urged to STAY HOME and avoid all unnecessary travel. The combination of heavy snowfall, icing conditions and potential winds may create whiteout conditions and rapid accumulation on roadways. Your presence on the roads not only endangers your life but also impedes the movement of emergency vehicles and plow trucks.

Plowing Strategy & Road Availability

Residents should be aware that the Public Works Department will be operating under emergency protocols:

• Main Arteries: Crews will focus all available resources on keeping main thoroughfares open for emergency access.

• Secondary Roads: Please be advised that secondary roads and neighborhood streets may not be plowed immediately. We ask for your patience as we prioritize main routes. Do not expect secondary roads to be cleared until the main roads are stabilized.

1. Mandatory Parking Restrictions

To allow our plows to clear roads as safely and quickly as possible, strict parking regulations are in effect per § 400-37 and § 400-38 of the Township Code:

• It is unlawful to park a motor vehicle or allow it to remain parked on any designated Snow Emergency Route.

• Cul-de-Sacs: Under § 400-38, ALL cul-de-sac streets are designated Snow Emergency Routes. Vehicles parked in cul-de-sacs prevent our large trucks from turning around and clearing the snow.

• Enforcement: Vehicles in violation impede public safety and are subject to ticketing and towing at the owner's expense.

2. Unlawful Deposit of Snow

Per § 360-2, do NOT plow, shovel, or blow snow into the public roadway.

• Adding snow to the road creates dangerous ice patches and narrows the travel lane.

• Please pile snow on your property to the right of your driveway (when facing the street) to minimize the amount of snow the plow pushes back into your driveway.

Thank you for your cooperation and for making the safe choice to stay off the roads.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00 P.M., at the West Rockhill Township Municipal Building, 1028 Ridge Road, Sellersville, PA, 18960, the West Rockhill Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment on an ordinance amending the West Rockhill Township Zoning Ordinance to create a new use for data centers permissible in the PI “Planned Industrial” Zoning District by special exception, establish definitions and regulations for data centers, and amend the schedule of use regulations. A full text copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection at the Township Municipal Building at 1028 Ridge Road, Sellersville, PA, 18960, the Bucks County Law Library, and the offices of this newspaper, during normal business hours. A summary of the proposed ordinance is set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE HEARING.

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDING CHAPTER 450 OF THE WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP CODE BY CREATING A NEW USE FOR DATA CENTERS; BY CREATING NEW DEFINITIONS  FOR SAID USE AND TERMS RELATING TO SAID USE; BY ADDING REGULATIONS FOR SAID USE; AND BY AMENDING THE TABLES OF USES TO PROVIDE FOR THE DATA CENTER USE

Article I: Definitions. Establishes definitions for Data Center, Data Center Accessory Uses/Structures, and Data Center Equipment.

Article II: Data Center Use Regulations. Establishes the Data Center use and accessory uses in the PI “Planned Industrial” Zoning District by special exception. Establishes dimensional standards for site area (min. 25 acres), lot width (min. 350 feet), parking area setbacks (150 feet from residential; 100 feet from nonresidential), and incorporates all other dimensions of the PI regulations. Applies regular township and state standards for noise, off-street loading, outdoor lighting, dust, fumes, vapors, gases, odors, heat, glare, vibration control, and construction hours. Requires use of public utilities and requires applicants to improve public infrastructure where necessary to avoid detrimental impact. Requires underground utility lines where practical. Requires adequate emergency access. Limits height of building to no more than 35 feet (including fixtures). Requires on-site solar power systems to generate solar energy for use by the data center to reduce strain on public electricity provider. Requires individual site plans. Provides for phased development and for decommissioning standards.

Article III: Amends Article XI (Planned Industrial District) to provide for data center uses by special exception. Amends Table 16-1, “Schedule of Uses by District” (Attachment 1 of the Zoning Ordinance) to reflect same.  

Article IV: Repealer. Severability Clause.

Article V: Severability Clause.

Article VI: Amendment to be effective immediately upon enactment.

WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

                                                                       David A. Keightly, Jr., Solicitor

                                                                       1028 Ridge Road

                                                                       Sellersville, PA 18960

Link to the full ordnance.