Residents raise noise and light concerns during Lincoln County data center hearing

Jul 28, 2026

At a July 28, 2026 public hearing on a proposed data center ordinance, residents and officials discussed worries about noise and light impacts. Planning and Zoning staff said prior public concerns were incorporated into draft restrictions, but technical details were requested for further review.

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Residents raised concerns about noise and light from potential data center operations during the July 28, 2026 public hearing on a proposed data center ordinance. Planning and Zoning Director Luther Galloway acknowledged those issues had been discussed at a prior Planning and Zoning meeting and said the draft ordinance had been adjusted to address citizen concerns, though the transcript does not include the draft language.

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