Kearney Planning Commission votes on new regulations for data centers
The Kearney Planning Commission has approved new regulations for data centers in the city. These new rules include requirements for how close data centers can be to residential areas, mandatory sound-emitting equipment setbacks, and a third-party water feasibility study.
The Kearney Planning Commission recently convened to discuss and approve new regulations pertaining to data centers within the city of Kearney, Nebraska.
The newly adopted regulations introduce several key requirements. Data centers must now adhere to specific rules regarding their proximity to residential areas. A significant aspect of these rules mandates that sound-emitting equipment associated with data centers must be situated at least one thousand feet from residential property lines.
Furthermore, the regulations introduce a mandatory water feasibility study. This study will require a third-party assessment to be conducted at the permit stage for any new data center development, addressing concerns related to water usage and environmental impact.