Salisbury Planning Board Approves Data Center Text Amendment with Conditions
The Salisbury Planning Board approved a text amendment for data centers on May 12, following public hearings. This amendment is crucial for Trammell Crow's proposed Flexential data center, allowing operations under specific conditions to address community concerns.

On May 12, the Salisbury Planning Board recommended a text amendment for data centers, enabling Trammell Crow's proposed Flexential facility to apply for permits. The amendment permits data storage facilities in light and heavy industrial zones under conditional districting, with a maximum capacity of 60 megawatts and specific setbacks from residential areas.
Key changes include mandated quarterly noise inspections and requirements for electrical compliance. Concerns about environmental protections and cooling systems were raised but not fully addressed in the final recommendation. The planning board's decision reflects a compromise between development needs and community input.



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