Ascension Parish Council postpones vote on proposed data center regulations

Ascension Parish leadership delays decision on proposed data center ordinance. See what happened.

Amid growing discussion about potential data-center development in Ascension Parish, the Parish Council has delayed a decision on a proposed ordinance that would establish where and how such facilities could be built.

Ascension Parish Council postpones vote on proposed data center regulations

DONALDSONVILLE — The Ascension Parish Council has delayed its planned vote on proposed data center regulations, following strong public concern from residents. Earlier this month, the Ascension Parish Planning and Zoning Commission proposed possible regulations for data centers, which included creating a half-mile-away barrier between a center and the property lines of homes, schools, hospitals and churches.Several people who live in the parish …