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Kent County just approved new rules for data centers — not to stop them, but to tame their impact. The ordinance sets limits on noise, light, and pollution, plus mandates minimum distances from roads and homes — all aimed at managing future facilities in unincorporated areas. Drafted with help from the Kent Economic Partnership, it passed unanimously after review by the Regional Planning Commission and Levy Court. But not everyone’s happy: Commissioner George Sweeney called the 55-decibel noise cap too lenient, noting it still allows conversation at 25 feet. The rules don’t apply to towns like Harrington, Smyrna, or Dover — though officials are watching that potential site closely. Still, with public concerns mounting, commissioners say they’re open to tightening regulations later.

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