An ordinance regarding data center specific use standards went through its first reading

Cheyenne City Council gave an initial reading to an ordinance setting specific-use standards for data centers, then paused consideration for two weeks to study the issue. Proposed rules include closed-loop cooling systems, downward-shaded lighting and minimum distances from residential areas. Councilwoman Michelle Aldrich said the standards reflect public comments gathered over the past six to nine months; noise limits remain a key question.