First data center zoning regulations
St. Charles Parish, LA — First data center zoning regulations
St. Charles Parish, LA · First data center zoning regulations
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- June 2, 2026
- Applies to
- Local government / regulated operators.
The St. Charles Parish Council unanimously approved the parish's first data center zoning regulations, adding a definition and requiring 300-foot buffers from residential areas, landscape buffers, noise limits and generator-testing restrictions.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | St. Charles Parish, LA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | First data center zoning regulations |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | Parish Council unanimously approves first data center regulations |
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