Madisonville committee drafting rules, hosting public comment on data centers

The Madisonville Annexation & Zoning Committee is preparing an ordinance to regulate any future data center development within the city. The proposal would establish safeguards covering noise limits, setback distances and generator requirements.

Committee officials said the effort is intended to prepare for potential operations rather than take a position for or against data centers. The committee has opened a public-comment period on the proposed regulations.