St. Charles Parish, LA — First data center zoning regulations
St. Charles Parish, LA · First data center zoning regulations
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.
Technical detail
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.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | St. Charles Parish, LA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-02 |
| Citation | First data center zoning regulations |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Parish Council unanimously approves first data center regulations ↗ |
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