Logan County Board approves data center ordinance
The Logan County Zoning and Economic Development Board approved a Data Center Ordinance, establishing regulations for future data centers regarding noise, water, and environmental concerns. Concurrently, the Logan County Board enacted a 12-month moratorium on large-scale data center developments. This ordinance also simplifies the approval process, moving from formal re-zoning to a permit system once the moratorium expires.
The Logan County Zoning and Economic Development Board, chaired by Dale Nelson, recently approved a new Data Center Ordinance. This ordinance introduces a set of regulations for any future data centers seeking approval in Logan County. Key aspects of the new rules include restrictions on noise, water usage, and environmental impacts, along with a requirement for an impact study before any project can be approved.
In a related move, the Logan County Board also enacted a 12-month moratorium on large-scale data center developments. The newly approved ordinance is designed to come into effect after this moratorium expires, streamlining the application process by replacing formal re-zoning with a permit system.
The 5-person board passed the ordinance with a 3-0 vote, with two members absent. The article notes that Hut 8, a company with a prior data center proposal, has not yet confirmed if their plans are officially withdrawn due to the newly imposed moratorium.