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

Johnson City's Planning Commission is scheduled to take its first vote on new data center regulations, including a proposed 200-foot setback from residential properties. While resident advocates are largely content with the overall ordinance, some, like Dave Adams, express concerns that the 200-foot setback is insufficient for protecting the quality of life. The rules were drafted to be legally defensible and avoid an effective ban on data center development.