
Proposed Kent County ordinance would regulate data centers
News ClipBay to Bay News·Dover, Kent County, DE·6/4/2026
Kent County is drafting a new ordinance to regulate data centers, which are currently permitted with conditions. This proposed legislation aims to address key concerns arising from the proliferation of data centers.
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Kent County, Delaware, is developing a new ordinance to regulate data centers within its jurisdiction. The draft legislation, currently under consideration, is designed to address significant concerns associated with the growing number of data center developments.
Currently, data centers are permitted in Kent County under certain conditions. The proposed ordinance seeks to establish a more comprehensive regulatory framework to manage their proliferation and mitigate potential impacts.