Commission flags noise, generator and battery-storage risks in data-center draft

Feb 27, 2026

Members raised concerns about continuous generator noise, decibel measurement at property lines, and fire hazards from battery storage; the draft references monitoring and NFPA guidance, and commissioners asked for alignment with neighborhood noise rules.

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Commissioners repeatedly raised noise and public-safety concerns tied to backup power and battery storage in the proposed data-center ordinance.

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