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Southport's Strict Data Center Rules | Wilmington News
Southport is poised to become the first city in the region to allow data centers — but with ironclad rules. The Planning Board is set to vote on strict guidelines that limit facilities to specific commercial zones, require individual approvals, and enforce distance from homes, schools, and farmland. Noise caps, generator testing restrictions, and mandatory solar coverage (50-80% of rooftops) are just the start. Facilities must also use closed-loop cooling, connect to public utilities, and submit detailed engineering plans — plus annual reports. If a center shuts down for a year, full…
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