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County planners flag possible conflict between proposed sound-profile requirement and local zoning for data-center siting bill
Summary
Planning staff told supervisors a data-center siting bill that mandates sound-profile site assessments appears broadly compatible with Fairfax—s noise rules but could force duplicative studies or zoning changes unless sponsors add permissive language.
County planning staff and supervisors debated language in a bill that would require sound-profile assessments as part of site assessments for data-center siting and raised concerns about potential overlap with recently updated local zoning requirements.
Tracy Strunk, Director of Planning and Development, said Fairfax already requires an upfront sound study to ensure compliance with the county noise ordinance and that the bill—s sound provisions would likely be "relatively in line" with the county—s approach. Still, she said staff would need to check…
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