Longview, TX Data Centers & Crypto Mining: Data Center Noise Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- Longview Code of Ordinances § 58-21
- Standard
- No fixed decibel limit
- Generator exhaust
- Must be muffled
- Enforcement
- Complaint-driven nuisance standard
- Max fine
- $500 per day, per violation
Summary
Longview has no noise standard written for data centers specifically. Its general noise ordinance bans offensive loud noise and requires muffled engine exhaust, which covers backup generators and cooling equipment on a complaint-driven basis.
It is unlawful to make, continue, or cause to be made or continued any loud or raucous noise which... is offensive to persons in the vicinity thereof... [including] the discharge into open air of the exhaust of any steam or internal combustion engine, whether moveable or stationary, except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent the emission of offensive noises therefrom.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: June 2026: This code is current through Ordinances 4635 passed 06.25.26).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 58, Article II of the Longview Code of Ordinances is a general noise ordinance, not a data-center-specific decibel limit. Sec. 58-21(a) bans loud or raucous noise that is offensive, impairs peaceable enjoyment of property, or causes material distress to persons of ordinary sensibilities. Sec. 58-21(b)(3) separately requires that exhaust from any stationary or moveable internal combustion engine be muffled to prevent offensive noise: a provision that reaches diesel backup generators, a major noise source at data center campuses. There is no fixed decibel ceiling; enforcement is complaint-based and evaluated against the 'offensive to persons of ordinary sensibilities' standard.
Violations & Fines
Violating the noise ordinance is a fine-only offense (up to $500 under the Sec. 1-4 general penalty, since noise isn't in the higher fire/zoning/health tier), with each day of continuing violation a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Longview cap data center noise in decibels?
Do backup generators at a data center need mufflers?
Sources & Official References
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