Jackson County commission debates data-center rules: decommissioning, e‑waste, enforcement and noise limits At a lengthy work session, the commission discussed a draft ordinance for high-density computing facilities (data centers), focusing on decommissioning standards, e‑waste compliance with Iowa Code chapter 455B, whether the county can issue shutdown orders, parking and noise limits (50 dBA proposed). Commissioners requested revisions and legal review before a joint hearing with supervisors.

Jackson County is at a crossroads as commissioners debate new rules for data centers that could reshape land use, e-waste management, and community safety.

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