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Is 200 feet enough? Some Johnson City residents worry about data center rules

Johnson City's planning commission is preparing to vote on new zoning rules for data centers, including a 200-foot setback requirement from residential properties. Residents are expressing concerns that this distance is insufficient, advocating for stricter protections against potential impacts. Those who helped draft the rules argue that current proposals are designed to be legally defensible and prevent an effective ban on data center development.