The Erie County Planning Commission assists the Department of Planning and Community Development with the preparation of a comprehensive plan for the county, and also may make recommendations about zoning, subdivisions and land development. The commission consists of nine members and up to three alternates, all of whom serve four-year terms.
The Erie County Department of Planning and Community Development and the Erie County Planning Commission are recommending proposing amendments to the Erie County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) to Erie County Council. This amendment is in draft form, and any final version must be approved by County Council. The Revised Data Center Facility Amendment will add regulations to data centers and data center accessory uses. The purpose is to promote the use of data center facilities and to provide for the land planning, development, construction, operation, and decommissioning of data center facilities and data center accessory uses, subject to reasonable conditions that will protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
For more information or questions regarding the proposed Data Center Facilitates Amendment, please reach out to pcdinfo@eriecountypa.gov or (814) 451-7321.
Commission Members
The commission may have up to 12 members. Of the 12 commissioners, seven represent each of the County Council districts and two represent the interests of municipalities located within the county. At least one but not more than three residents of Erie County serve as alternate members of the commission. All appointments are made by the County Executive with the advice and consent of County Council.
Meetings
Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month as listed below and begin at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public at the below locations or virtually at https://bit.ly/3LkMB6g
2026 Meetings Dates
| Thursday, February 12, 2026 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes |
– | Wesleyville Borough 3421 Buffalo Road Erie, PA 16510 |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 Amended Meeting Agenda Proposed Data Center Amendment to the SALDO Meeting Minutes |
– | McKean Township Municipal Bldg. 9231 Edinboro Road McKean, PA 16426 |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 Amended Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes |
– | Erie County Public Safety Building. 2880 Flower Special Meeting Road, Erie, PA |
| Thursday, June 11, 2026 Meeting AgendaMeeting Minutes |
– | Girard Borough Building 34 Main Street W Girard, PA 16417 |
| Thursday, August 13, 2026 Meeting Agenda |
– | Erie County Conservation District 1927 Wager Road Erie, PA 16509 |
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | – | First United Methodist Church 42 East High Street Union City, PA 16438 |
| Thursday, December 10, 2026
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– | Millcreek Township Building 3608 West 26th Street Erie, PA 16505 |
2026 Special Meeting Dates
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes |
– | Planning Department 150 East Front Street, Suite 300 Erie, PA 16501 |
2025 Meetings Dates
| Thursday, February 13, 2025 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes |
– | Planning Department 150 East Front Street, Suite 300 Erie, PA 16501 |
| Thursday, April 10, 2025 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes |
– | McKean Township Municipal Bldg. 9231 Edinboro Road McKean, PA 16426 |
| Thursday, June 12, 2025 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes |
– | Girard Borough Building 34 Main Street W Girard, PA 16417 |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes |
– | Erie County Conservation District 1927 Wager Road Erie, PA 16509 |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes |
– | First United Methodist Church 42 East High Street Union City, PA 16438 |
| Thursday, December 11, 2025 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes |
– | Millcreek Township Building 3608 West 26th Street Erie, PA 16505 |