Cuyahoga Falls is saying no to large-scale data centers, adopting new regulations aimed at protecting the city’s electricity and water resources.
City Council approved the rules Monday night, limiting data center buildings to 5,000 square feet and allowing them only in designated employment and manufacturing districts.
Facilities will also face restrictions on electricity usage, water consumption and noise.
Mayor Don Walters says owning the city’s electric and water utilities allows Cuyahoga Falls to make decisions that protect residents and existing businesses.
The city isn’t shutting the door on technology. Smaller data centers will still be permitted to support local manufacturers and industrial operations.
Officials say the goal is to encourage economic development without putting unnecessary strain on the city’s infrastructure.
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