County data center task force members favored 2,200-foot setback in Oct. 7 discussion; no vote taken

URBANA - Members of the Champaign County Data Center Task Force spoke in favor of a 2,200-foot separation distance for data centers during their Oct. 7 meeting, according to a video recording of the meeting. The task force took no vote on the figure.

A staff member told the group that keeping the county's 45-decibel noise limit would require "something more than 1,800 feet of separation," the recording shows.

Several members then backed 2,200 feet. One said a study had recommended that distance, and another said the draft should be corrected to a 2,200-foot separation.

Members discussed reviewing a draft ordinance on Oct. 14. Written minutes of the Oct. 7 meeting were not available.

Source: Champaign County Data Center Task Force meeting video, Oct. 7, 2026.