Residents raise noise, utility and equipment concerns as data-center moratorium begins
During public comment, residents and commissioners raised questions about noise enforcement, utility demand, cooling standards for data centers and an unattended telecom cylinder in a private yard; county staff directed residents to the city for pole-owner inquiries and encouraged public input before May 13.
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Public participants asked questions about noise enforcement and utility impacts as the county enacted a temporary moratorium on data centers. Speakers and commissioners noted the county lacks a noise ordinance and asked whether county staff have decibel-measuring equipment; staff said enforcement could involve contracted sound engineers as part of development plans and explained the typical violation process (notice to comply, follow-up, and possible court action).
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