Ascension Parish Zoning Commission advises council to adopt changes for data center development
The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission has advised the parish council to adopt changes to the local land development code concerning data center development. Recommended amendments include requiring two public meetings for applicants, independent power generation by data centers, and a reduction in the allowed decibel level from 50 to 45. These proposals will now be voted on by the full parish council.
The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission has recommended significant changes to the local land development code specifically targeting data center developments. During a recent meeting, the commission voted to introduce an amendment mandating that any data center applicant must conduct two public meetings before submitting a rezoning application for high-impact facilities.
Furthermore, the proposed changes stipulate that entities operating data centers must independently generate, operate, and maintain their own power supply, aiming to separate data centers' energy demands from the parish's public grid. The commission also decided to lower the permissible decibel level for data centers from 50 to 45, addressing noise concerns. These recommendations are now slated for a vote by the full Ascension Parish Council.