Warren County Fiscal Court passes data center regulations on second reading
The Warren County Fiscal Court passed the second reading of a data center zoning ordinance, which includes 60 regulatory changes. Judge-Executive Doug Gorman addressed community concerns about air quality and noise, and residents requested a six-month moratorium, which was not adopted as the ordinance passed.
The Warren County Fiscal Court convened to hold the second reading of its proposed "data center zoning ordinance," which encompasses 60 regulatory changes for data center development. Before the reading, Warren County Judge-Executive Doug Gorman addressed questions from community members, aiming to alleviate concerns regarding the potential impacts of future data centers in Warren County. Topics such as air quality, decomposition, and noise were specifically discussed.
During the proceedings, several individuals voiced their concerns and formally requested that the court consider implementing a six-month moratorium on data center development. However, despite these requests, the second reading of the ordinance passed. This vote signifies the final step required for the Fiscal Court to officially approve the comprehensive ordinance, which will govern the establishment and operation of data centers within Warren County.