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Scott County planning commission drafts data center ordinance amid community pushback

The proposed ordinance would allow hyper-scale data centers in heavy industrial areas, but more than 100 residents showed up to voice concerns over water use, location restrictions, and more.

Scott County planning commission drafts data center ordinance amid community pushback

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The proposed ordinance would allow hyper-scale data centers in heavy industrial areas, but more than 100 residents showed up to voice concerns over water use, location restrictions, and more.

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The proposed ordinance would allow hyper-scale data centers in heavy industrial areas, but more than 100 residents showed up to voice concerns over water use, location restrictions, and more.

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