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Data Center Rules Set for July | Lexington News
Data centers are about to get a major regulatory overhaul as a big council meeting sets the stage for new rules—splitting facilities into small and large categories, with massive centers banned countywide and smaller ones restricted to industrial zones with permits. Noise, water, and power impacts will be strictly monitored. This follows a June freeze on new projects, now extended until October 2026, giving communities time to weigh in. While one committee wants to delay, planning staff urges swift action, arguing these rules will clarify land use, protect neighborhoods, and ease regulations…
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