Gilpin Township Proposes Data Center Regulations Amid Regional Developments

Gilpin Township is preparing to implement regulations for data centers, with a public hearing set for April 21. Although no proposals have been submitted, the ordinance will define location restrictions, requiring a 200-foot setback from sensitive areas and a 100-foot landscaped buffer.

Additional stipulations include strict noise limits, environmental reviews, and a decommissioning plan for abandoned facilities. Nearby municipalities are also discussing similar amendments. These regulations aim to ensure community benefits and proper infrastructure management as interest in data centers grows in the region, raising concerns about their impact on local resources and infrastructure.