The Joplin City Council narrowly approved new regulations for future data centers Monday night, including a last-minute change doubling the required setback from residential and public-use properties.Council members voted 5-4 to approve Council Bill 2026-271. Before the final vote, Mayor Rob O’Brian proposed increasing the setback from 300 feet to 600 feet. That amendment also passed 5-4.The ordinance establishes standards covering noise, coolin…
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