Clark County spells out setbacks, cooling and noise limits for data centers

Jul 8, 2026

The new zoning text (ZA-2026-01) requires large setbacks, office-style building design, shielded lighting, closed-loop cooling, noise and vibration studies, and a decommissioning plan for any proposed data center in I-2 districts.

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County staff described detailed design, operational and environmental standards included in the adopted ZA-2026-01 text amendment. Stephanie Dunlap, Community and Economic Development staff, told the Board that buildings must have office-like exteriors, varied materials and windows, parking set at one space per employee plus three visitor spaces, and loading areas located at the side or rear of buildings.

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