Missouri cities tighten rules on data center development

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 6 Oct, 04:12 · Archive

Three Missouri cities are imposing new restrictions on data center projects.

Three Missouri cities are implementing new controls on data center development. Springfield is proposing to extend its current administrative delay on accepting data center applications and to formally define 'data center' in the city's Land Development Code. Ozark has passed an ordinance imposing restrictions on data center development.

Independence has also introduced new rules following a backlash, requiring city council approval for 'major' data centers before they can be built. The exact definitions and thresholds for these restrictions were not detailed in the available reports.

How it is being reported

• Independence council restricts future data centers after Nebius backlashKCTV5 · 6 Oct, 04:03
• City of Ozark, Mo., passes an ordinance that imposes restrictions on data center developmentKY3 · 6 Oct, 03:28
• Springfield seeks to extend application delay, define ‘data center’ in codeKY3 · 5 Oct, 19:44

In this story: Springfield · Ozark · Independence · Nebius · Missouri

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