Ozark Planning and Zoning passes recommendation for data center regulations
The City of Ozark's Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended new regulations for potential data centers. These regulations would require data centers to obtain a conditional use permit, submit an environmental impact report, and adhere to noise regulations. The proposal now moves to the Ozark City Council for further consideration.
The Ozark Planning and Zoning Commission has passed a recommendation to implement several restrictions on potential data centers within the city. Currently, Ozark's municipal code does not address the potential impacts of data centers.
The recommended changes would require data centers to apply for a conditional use permit with the city. Additionally, they would need to submit an environmental impact report detailing the size and proposed use of the building. The regulations also include adherence to noise limits and other stipulations, with failure to meet these requirements potentially leading to the revocation of a data center's conditional use permit.
According to the report, these regulations are a preemptive effort to protect neighborhoods, properties, and the environment from the impacts of future data center developments. There are currently no proposed data centers in the City of Ozark. The recommendation will now proceed to the Ozark City Council, where it will undergo two hearings and a vote.