Limits nuisances caused by data centers by setting noise limits and restricting siting near residential areas.

South Dakota SB127 aims to mitigate nuisances caused by data centers by establishing noise limits and restricting their siting near residential areas. The bill mandates that data centers must not exceed a continuous noise level of forty-five decibels at the nearest property line of a residential area, measured according to federal or local environmental standards. Additionally, data centers cannot be established within one mile of any residential area, though local governments may adopt stricter siting requirements.

Limits nuisances caused by data centers by setting noise limits and restricting siting near residential areas.

South Dakota SB127 aims to mitigate nuisances caused by data centers by establishing noise limits and restricting their siting near residential areas. The bill mandates that data centers must not exceed a continuous noise level of forty-five decibels at the nearest property line of a residential area, measured according to federal or local environmental standards. Additionally, data centers cannot be established within one mile of any residential area, though local governments may adopt stricter siting requirements.