Dickson City Development data centers (Bell Mountain)
Four data centers proposed across more than 400 acres on Bell Mountain were turned down under Dickson City's new ordinance, which the developer is contesting.
Who is behind it
The record, newest first
DEP's tracker lists the project as proposed, with no permit applications received. (Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Oct. 31, 2026; Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Oct. 31, 2026)
The zoning hearing board unanimously rejected the developer's challenge to the validity of the ordinance. (WVIA News, May 21, 2026)
The first hearing on the developer's appeal of the permit denials was held before the zoning hearing board and continued to May 27. (WILK News (Audacy), May 1, 2026; WVIA News, May 21, 2026)
Borough council unanimously adopted an ordinance allowing data centers only by special exception in the M1 manufacturing zone; Bell Mountain is outside that zone. (WVIA News, Feb. 13, 2026; WILK News (Audacy), May 1, 2026)
The zoning officer denied the developer's four zoning permit applications, citing incomplete plans and a pending ordinance. (WILK News (Audacy), May 1, 2026)
Conflicts and open questions
- Acreage (over 400) is from a planning commission member as reported by WVIA.
- WVIA notes the developer's address matches Kriger Construction's headquarters, and reports ties to Kriger president Jim Marzolino; no further link is asserted here.
The full record
- Status note
- The zoning officer denied four permits in February 2026 and the zoning hearing board unanimously rejected the developer's challenge to the new ordinance; the borough solicitor said the matter is now before the county court.
- Power note
- The borough says the developer has not disclosed power needs.
- Evidence
- Primary public records
- Size class
- 50 MW or more (tracker scope)