New regulations for data centers pass through JC planning commission
The Johnson City Planning Commission approved new zoning regulations for data centers. A commissioner expressed reluctance but emphasized the need for accountability measures for any future data center development in the city.
The Johnson City Planning Commission has approved new zoning code changes specifically targeting data center developments. Planning Commissioner Robert Williams, while voting to approve the changes, expressed a general sentiment among the commission that a data center is not desired in Johnson City.
However, Williams emphasized the necessity of having robust regulations in place to ensure accountability should any data center projects proceed. The approval by the planning commission represents a step towards establishing a regulatory framework for such facilities within the city.