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City of Warrenton
Anti-Data Center Policies
Warrenton’s enacted zoning rules require data-center generators to be at least 100 feet from property lines and limit their noise there to 60 decibels.
current law · City of WarrentonRequires data-center generators to be at least 100 feet from property lines and limit noise to 60 decibels at the property line.Warrenton, Missouri Chapter 405 data-center zoning amendments (2026)
What this means
The measure would require data-center generators to be at least 100 feet from any property line and limit noise at the property line to 60 decibels. Those rules could add costs or constrain site layouts and generator operation, but they apply to generators rather than banning data centers, so the overall effect is a meaningful but limited barrier.
People behind it
- Planning and Zoning Commission
Reviewed and approved the proposed ordinance 10-0 before it went to the Board of Aldermen.
- Brandon Lang
Suggested the 100-foot generator setback and 60-decibel limit, which the Board adopted as amendments.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements4
Generators must be set back at least 100 feet from any property line. The board set a minimum 100-foot setback.
Generator noise is limited to 60 decibels at the property line. The board set the level at 60 decibels.
The ordinance requires quarterly inspections of all generators. It referenced quarterly inspection of all generators.
The setback and noise limits are minimum requirements; city officials may impose stricter limits under a conditional use permit, depending on the project. Officials could make the requirements more stringent.
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