Residents press planners over data-center rezoning as Columbia County commission recommends approval After a re-advertised rezoning to a data-center (RZ260304) drew broad public questions about noise, construction traffic, water and incentives, the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval with conditions that staff said will limit operational noise and require stormwater review.

A heated debate erupted in Columbia County as residents raised urgent concerns over a proposed data center's impact on noise, traffic, and water supply—will the Board of Commissioners heed their warnings?

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Planning commission recommends three large data-center rezonings after hours of public opposition The Columbia County Planning Commission on Jan. 15 recommended approval of three rezoning requests to create large data-center campuses (Pumpkin Center, Byrd/Bird Farms and the Green Jacket/Watt Oak expansion) despite extended public comment raising health, noise, water and traffic concerns; staff attached conditions including sound studies and multi-year water/sewer projections.

The Columbia County Planning Commission is moving forward with controversial plans for massive data-center campuses, despite fierce community opposition over health and environmental concerns.

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Columbia County approves data‑center zoning despite public concern over noise, water and transparency The Columbia County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 2 approved second reading of Ordinance No. 25‑07 establishing a DC (data center) zoning district after multiple residents warned the ordinance’s 70 dB property‑line noise allowance and potential water and power impacts could harm nearby households; the board pressed ahead citing contractual and regulatory constraints.

Columbia County just approved a controversial ordinance for data centers, igniting fierce debates over noise, water usage, and community impact!

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Columbia County approves second reading to create ‘DC’ data-center zoning district after hours of public comment After extended public comment over noise, water and fiscal risk, commissioners approved the second reading of ordinance 25-07 to establish a Data Center (DC) zoning district and supplemental requirements, including a 70-decibel noise threshold and limits on onsite well drilling.

Columbia County just took a major step towards regulating data centers, but community concerns about noise and water use are raising serious questions about the future.

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Columbia County approves first reading of data center zoning; residents warn of water and noise risks The Columbia County commission approved first reading of a new data-center zoning ordinance establishing a DC district with site standards including noise and buffer limits. Residents at the meeting urged stronger decibel controls, deeper buffers and clearer water protections; the ordinance proceeds to a required second reading.

Columbia County is taking steps towards a new data-center zoning ordinance, but residents are raising alarms over potential noise and water risks that could impact their community.

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Columbia County approves first reading of new data‑center zoning amid public concerns over noise and water The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a first reading of Ordinance No. 25‑07 to create a data‑center (DC) zoning classification that includes noise, setback and well restrictions; residents raised concerns about a 70‑decibel limit, water use and long‑term enforcement.

Columbia County is taking a bold step with new zoning rules for data centers, but community voices are raising alarms about noise and water usage!

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Planning commission approves new 'Data Center' zoning district after hours of public comment Columbia County Planning Commission voted to approve a text amendment establishing a DC (Data Center) zoning district, adopting standards on buffers, noise, height and utilities after extensive public comment on environmental and community impacts.

Columbia County has taken a bold step by approving a new zoning district for data centers, balancing community concerns with technological growth.

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Columbia County planning panel approves new 'DC' data-center zoning after public outcry over noise, water and buffers The Planning Commission approved a text amendment creating a standalone DC (Data Center) District, clearing a policy pathway for future rezoning requests while stressing that no properties were rezoned by the action. The ordinance sets minimum lot sizes, buffering and noise study requirements, limits on generator testing, lighting and screening, a

Columbia County's Planning Commission just approved a controversial new zoning district for data centers, addressing fierce community concerns over noise, water use, and ecological impact.

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