St. Louis Board Bill 49: Data Center Regulation Ordinance

St. Louis Board Bill 49 provides a local example of data center regulation addressing where facilities can be located and establishing operational protections. The resource summary identifies provisions related to zoning, noise, cooling, utility grid capacity, and renewable energy.

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  • Explore a municipal approach to data center regulation

  • Inform conversations about local zoning

  • Identify potential community protection standards

  • Compare local policy approaches across Midwest communities

  • Support conversations with local elected officials and planning bodies

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Missouri advocates, local governments, community organizers, policy staff, and communities exploring local data center protections.



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