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Upson County moves to draft stronger data‑center rules as zoning overhaul proceeds
Summary
Planning staff said they are drafting a more detailed data‑center ordinance to address noise, cooling and energy use, and urged waiting for the new planning director before formal adoption; truck‑parking and R2 minimum‑lot‑size changes were discussed as part of the broader zoning update.
County planning staff told commissioners on April 1 that the county's current data‑center ordinance is "bare bones" and that a more detailed draft is under review to address community concerns such as noise, generator use and visual buffering. Staff said they have circulated a longer draft to the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and to local staff (Alicia) for input and expect to incorporate that feedback before presenting a formal ordinance.
Why it matters: data centers raise local planning questions — cooling systems and backup generators can create noise and heavy, intermittent power…
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