Chilton County commissioners begin discussion on possible local guidelines for data‑center siting

May 12, 2026

Commissioners discussed early ideas for regulating data center development — including residential buffer zones and possible power‑draw thresholds — after noticing cleared parcels in the county; they agreed to put the item on a future agenda to draft guidance.

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Chilton County commissioners opened a preliminary discussion about whether the county should adopt local guidelines for data‑center siting after members noticed cleared and leveled parcels that prompted questions.

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