Are appropriate zoning ordinances in place that address data centers (e.g., definition/category, noise, lighting, size, energy generation, waste heat, waste and materials)?
Do current ordinances treat multiple buildings/phases under common control as one campus? Are thresholds based on building size, megawatts, water demand, backup generation, or other measurable impacts?
Are special permits for data centers appropriate or already in place?
Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative and Tippie Social Impact Community