Planning Board commits to data center zoning regulations
Planning Board · Meeting of June 17, 2026
NH FARMINGTON — Farmington Planning Board commits to developing data center zoning regulations. Planning Director Kyle Pimental reported that the Town's zoning ordinance does not currently define data centers, creating a regulatory gap that could allow applicants to bypass Planning Board review. The Board agreed to establish regulations including a definition, permitted-use table, and conditional use criteria focused on mitigating community impacts.
Key concerns raised: Chairman Rick Pelkey cited large data centers' water consumption at approximately 100,000 gallons per day, roughly half Farmington's current municipal use; Selectmen's Representative Charlie King identified noise from cooling systems as the primary local impact; Planning Director Pimental will consult the state Department of Environmental Services Drinking Water Bureau on commercial water use thresholds.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of June 17, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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