Portage mayor to propose data center zoning that would restrict locations, require council approval
Portage Mayor Austin Bonta plans to propose new data center zoning regulations. These regulations would restrict data center locations, require City Council approval, and establish rules for aspects like noise and water use. The proactive measure aims to prepare the city before any data center projects are proposed.
Portage Mayor Austin Bonta is set to introduce new zoning regulations for data centers in the city. The proposed rules would limit where data centers can be built, require approval from the City Council for any such projects, and impose specific guidelines related to noise pollution and water consumption.
Mayor Bonta's initiative is a proactive step, as Portage currently has no data center projects awaiting approval. The goal is to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework to manage future data center developments before any proposals are submitted.