Section (q) Special Provisions Applicable to Data Centers
Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
Housing
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Data centers in any districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2., with special provisions
Extracted standards
8 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Noise
- Mechanical equipment sound mitigation
All mechanical equipment, both on ground and roof-mounted equipment, shall be attenuated through sound mitigation measures including, but not limited to, sound muffling materials.
- Post-development noise evaluation within 90 days and annually for 10 years90 days
Post-development noise conditions at the site will be evaluated and compared to local code requirements within ninety (90) days after the issuance of the occupancy permit for each phase of the project, and annually thereafter for a period of ten (10) years.
- Sound propagation studies required
A series of sound propagation studies shall be submitted as outlined herein.
Other
- Minimum open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. outside urban services area30 pct
A minimum of thirty (30) percent open space shall be maintained for sites located outside the urban services area.
- Security fencing heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.7 ft
The site shall be enclosed with security fencing at least seven (7) feet in height, include an appropriate anti-climbing device, and shall be secured with gates.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from non-commercial/industrial properties100 ft
All primary structures shall be set back at least one hundred (100) feet from any property line abutting non-commercial or non-industrial zoned properties for sites located within the urban services area, and at least two hundred (200) feet for sites outside.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. outside urban services area200 ft
At least two hundred (200) feet from any property line abutting non-commercial or non-industrial zoned properties for sites located outside the urban services area.
- Vegetated buffer width50 ft
For sites abutting or across a road from non-industrial or non-commercial zoned properties, a vegetated buffer shall be required consisting of a landscaped strip at least fifty (50) feet wide.
From the ordinance
All primary structures shall be set back at least one hundred (100) feet from any property line abutting non-commercial or non-industrial zoned properties for sites located within the urban services area, and at least two hundred (200) feet for sites outside.