Noise, low-frequency hum and waste heat top local concerns; city reviews its noise ordinance
September 25, 2026 | Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
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Staff acknowledged community worries about both audible and low-frequency noise from large data-center mechanical equipment and generators and explained how the city's noise ordinance works.
"CHARLOTTE DOES HAVE A NOISE ORDINANCE," Dr. Robin Byers said, noting the rule is reactive (complaint-driven) and sets measurement at the nearest complainant's property line (about a 70 dB limit). On heat, staff said sizable buildings and increased impervious surfaces can raise land-surface temperatures and that the city is pursuing a broader heat-mitigation policy (tree canopy, cool materials, partnerships with universities) to reduce neighborhood impacts.
"CHARLOTTE DOES HAVE A NOISE ORDINANCE," Dr. Robin Byers said, noting the rule is reactive (complaint-driven) and sets measurement at the nearest complainant's property line (about a 70 dB limit). On heat, staff said sizable buildings and increased impervious surfaces can raise land-surface temperatures and that the city is pursuing a broader heat-mitigation policy (tree canopy, cool materials, partnerships with universities) to reduce neighborhood impacts.
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