Clinton residents weigh in on ordinance governing data centers
Residents in Clinton, Iowa, weighed in on a proposed city ordinance designed to regulate data centers. The Clinton City Planning Commission reviewed the proposed regulations, which include noise limits and cooling system requirements, and voted to table the ordinance until its next meeting. UTS is identified as the company planning a data center in the area.
In Clinton, Iowa, residents attended a planning commission meeting to voice their opinions on a proposed city ordinance governing data centers. Clinton City Attorney Patrick O'Connell presented the draft regulations to the commission, which are intended to provide protections for homes and property.
UTS is the company seeking to develop a data center in Clinton, with a site already under development in Cedar Rapids. According to UTS's website, the Clinton project is in its early planning stages, and site plans are not yet finalized. One resident expressed concerns about noise and property use, stating a desire for protections for homes and wells.
While the proposed ordinance does not prohibit data centers, some believe it could make it difficult for them to establish operations in Clinton. The planning commission ultimately voted to table the ordinance until its next regular meeting, indicating ongoing deliberation. Clinton County already has its own data center rules, which include minimizing visual impact, noise limits, and requiring closed-loop cooling systems.