> People believing they are entitled to dictate what other people do with their property, or believing they should have some say in the "character" of their neighborhood that involves non-public land just doesnt make any sense to me.

Would you like me to buy the lot next to your house and set up a 3000W sound system pumping noise music 24 hours directly at your bedroom? Because that's what you're arguing for.

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irishcoffee 4 hours ago | parent [-]

Generally the law concerning this is called: “disturbing the peace” and is not tolerated.

	▲	kot_manul 43 minutes ago \| parent \| next [-]
		And laws are only as good as their enforcement. Taking GP's example further, let's say they have enough money to build their 3000W sound system AND maybe also build a cushy new building for the local police, who will then respond to your noise complaints by telling you it's really not that bad and maybe you should invest in some noise-canceling headphones.
	▲	20after4 3 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		But the noise from a data center is exempt. And if their water use exhausts the local aquifer, too bad for the locals.