Council adopts expanded separation and noise rules for data centers, battery storage
The Independence City Council approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance increasing separation distances, adding noise impact assessments and requiring decommissioning rules for data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The package passed after multiple council amendments.
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The Independence City Council on Oct. 5 adopted amendments to Chapter 14 of the Unified Development Ordinance aimed at tightening rules for major data processing and battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities.
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