Proposed data center regulations for St. Louis County
The Saint Louis County Planning Commission is proposing new regulations for data center development in unincorporated areas of St. Louis County, Missouri. These regulations would define different data center sizes, restrict certain locations, and require conditional use permits for larger facilities. The public has until August 31st to submit feedback on these proposed rules.
The Saint Louis County Planning Commission is currently developing and proposing new regulations for data center growth within unincorporated Saint Louis County, Missouri. This initiative addresses the current lack of specific definitions for data centers in the county code, a common issue in many municipalities.
The proposed framework introduces criteria for various data center sizes: micro, small, standard, and major. Under these new rules, data centers would be prohibited from being built in specific zones, including flood plains, park and scenic districts, preservation districts, and neighborhood business districts. Furthermore, standard and major data centers would be required to obtain conditional use permits and would only be permitted in commercial and industrial districts.
The Planning Commission is actively seeking public feedback on these proposed regulations. Residents and interested parties have until August 31st to submit their comments and input. Further information can be found on KSDK.com.