Some DeKalb leaders want to double distance required between data centers, homes
DeKalb County commissioners are considering amendments to the county code to regulate data centers, including doubling the distance these facilities must be from homes, parks, and trails. This consideration follows residents voicing strong concerns about the energy-intensive computing warehouses.
DeKalb County commissioners are actively pursuing revisions to a draft amendment to the county code, aiming to implement stricter regulations on data centers within the county. The proposed changes are a direct response to significant public outcry and concerns raised by residents.
Key revisions under consideration include a proposal to double the required buffer distance between data centers and residential properties, as well as county parks and trails. These discussions follow a well-attended committee meeting at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Stonecrest, where numerous residents articulated profound concerns regarding the environmental and community impacts of the energy-intensive data storage facilities.