Officials propose noise, lighting and road‑use rules for data centers
Sep 29, 2026
Sep 29, 2026
Council and planning commissioners discussed a possible 55‑decibel noise limit, enclosed generators, restricted construction hours, road‑use agreements with fines, staggered hours, and lighting standards aligned with Linn County requirements.
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During the joint session, officials considered operational standards to limit community impacts from data‑center construction and operation. The group discussed a 55‑decibel noise limit, requiring generators to be enclosed, and restricting construction noise to designated hours to reduce disturbances.
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