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Whitestown staff proposes UDO noise rules for data centers, including generator limits and mandatory sound modeling
Summary
Planning staff presented draft UDO language to control generator testing and require site-specific sound modeling for data centers, proposing a 70‑decibel limit at 730 feet, enclosed generators, and ISO‑standard modeling prior to development‑plan approval; staff expects a March recommendation.
Town planning staff presented draft amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance intended to limit noise from data centers and associated generators and to require site‑specific sound modeling before development-plan approval.
The draft would add new language to use limitation 27 (pages 26–27 of the draft): routine generator maintenance and testing would be limited to Monday–Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; generators must be enclosed and limit sound to 70 decibels measured 730 feet from the generator; on‑site equipment must comply with section 4.6 sound-performance standards; and on‑site generators must meet or exceed EPA Tier…
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