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Cocke County adopts rules for cryptocurrency mining in industrial zones
Summary
The Cocke County Legislative Body on Aug. 18 approved a zoning ordinance that sets minimum lot sizes, setback and noise limits, and cleanup surety for cryptocurrency mining operations in I‑1 industrial areas.
Cocke County’s legislative body adopted an ordinance on Aug. 18 that establishes development standards for cryptocurrency mining facilities in the I‑1 Industrial zoning district.
The ordinance requires a minimum lot size of 10 acres, a site plan for any proposed facility, and a written assurance from Newport Utility District demonstrating sufficient available electrical power. Buildings and equipment for mining must be set back at least 100 feet from property lines and…
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