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Staff proposed a 300-foot setback from residential development for data centers, plus an additional 100-foot setback for accessory equipment. The commission discussed, but did not adopt, these and other possible zoning requirements.
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The commission continued reviewing how Columbia’s zoning code could address data center impacts. Possible rules include larger setbacks near homes, screening or enclosing equipment, noise and lighting controls, and parking based on employee counts rather than building size. No data center regulations were approved at this work session.
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