Greene County looks to tighten data center zoning rules
Greene County is proposing significant updates to its data center zoning regulations to tighten oversight and protect neighborhoods. The new rules would restrict facilities to heavy impact zones, require 200-foot setbacks, mandatory noise studies, and strict water and electrical usage reviews. These changes are slated for discussion by the Planning Commission on October 13th.
Greene County, Tennessee, is poised to implement substantial revisions to its data center zoning ordinances. The County Commission is actively pursuing stricter regulations to safeguard residential areas and ensure more controlled development of future data center facilities within the county.
The proposed amendments, while not imposing an outright ban, would introduce rigorous oversight. Key stipulations include confining new data centers to designated heavy impact zones, mandating 200-foot setbacks from property lines, and requiring comprehensive noise impact studies. Additionally, developers would face stringent reviews concerning water and electrical consumption before any project gains approval.
These regulatory adjustments are scheduled for discussion by the Planning Commission at its upcoming meeting, slated for Tuesday, October 13th.