Harmony data center ordinance one step from becoming law
Harmony's Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance establishing strict rules for any future data center proposed in the city. The City Council is expected to vote on the ordinance on Nov. 4, despite opposition from nearby property owners concerned about development impacts and property values.
Harmony's Planning and Zoning Commission held a required public hearing on Oct. 28 and recommended approval of an ordinance that would create a regulatory framework for prospective data center developments. Council member Stuart Morem said the proposal would provide enhanced protections for residents, the environment and surrounding areas.
Opponents, including nearby property owner Angie Olson, raised concerns about potential impacts on neighboring properties and property values. The Harmony City Council is expected to decide whether to enact the ordinance at its Nov. 4 meeting.