Data Centers

The town's code of ordinances defines data center and establishes use-specific standards and requirements. The ordinance does not permit data centers as a principal use unless approved in a specific plan (§17.6.13.A). If approved, data center developments must meet the requirements outlined for specific plans and must also include a noise study, the intended power source, an assessment of future energy needs, an estimate of annual water consumption, the intended water source, and an explanation of how the development complies with all requirements (§17.6.13.B). Data centers are allowed as an accessory use in the industrial and legacy districts, provided they do not occupy more than 15 percent of the site, the facility exclusively serves the functions of the on-site property owner, and the data center complies with development standards that address noise, water source, and site design (§17.4.8.E, §17.4.16.C, §17.6.13).