St. Louis County data center regulation vote delayed
The St. Louis County Planning Commission delayed a vote on proposed regulations for data centers in unincorporated areas. The rules would require major facilities to be at least 500 feet from homes and parks and use cool roofs, but commissioners want a clearer definition of gross floor area before voting.
The St. Louis County Planning Commission postponed a vote on regulations governing data centers in unincorporated St. Louis County. The proposed rules would establish a 500-foot setback from residential areas and parks for major facilities and require cool roofs as a ventilation measure.
Commissioners delayed action to clarify how gross floor area would be calculated and prevent developers from using structures such as canopies and fencing to avoid regulatory thresholds. The St. Louis County Department of Planning is expected to revise the language before bringing it back to the commission; if approved, the proposal would go to the St. Louis County Council for a final vote.