Meeting will discuss data center ordinance for Carroll County
Carroll County, Illinois, is advancing a proposed Chapter 770 - Data Centers Ordinance to regulate future data center development. This proactive measure includes stringent requirements for setbacks, water use, location within industrial districts, noise, and decommissioning. A public hearing is scheduled for October 5th at the Mount Carroll Public Library to gather community input on these proposed regulations.
Carroll County, Illinois, is set to hold a public hearing on October 5th for its proposed Chapter 770 - Data Centers Ordinance. This ordinance aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for potential data center developments within the county, proactively setting standards before any applications are submitted. Currently, Carroll County is not processing any data center applications.
The proposed regulations include significant protections for neighboring properties and the county's infrastructure. Key provisions address large setbacks, restrictions and review requirements for water use, strict limitations on where data centers can be located within industrial districts, noise standards, screening requirements, and decommissioning protocols. The county has collaborated with legal representatives from Heyl Royster and local utility providers to ensure the ordinance thoroughly addresses the industry's impacts, particularly concerning electrical demands and utility capacity.
The public hearing, to be held at the Mount Carroll Public Library, will allow residents and property owners to learn about the proposed regulations, ask questions, and provide comments. The county emphasizes that this hearing pertains only to the regulatory framework and not to the review or approval of any specific data center project. A draft of the ordinance is available for public review on the Carroll County IL website.