Butler County residents press Planning Commission for stricter data‑center rules
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
Dozens of residents urged tighter draft regulations on July 7, citing concerns about water use, continuous and tonal noise, chemical and fire risks from battery storage, privacy and oversight; the Planning Commission took comments and set a second public hearing for Aug. 4 and a joint work session July 21.
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Butler County residents filled the county courthouse fourth-floor hearing room on July 7 to voice widespread concern about the Planning Commission’s draft data‑center regulations.
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