Lincoln County holds public hearing after a 6-month emergency moratorium pauses data center permits
Lincoln County commissioners held a public hearing on a six-month moratorium that pauses data center and battery energy storage system permit applications. Residents raised concerns about water scarcity, groundwater impacts and potential vibration, while some speakers supported development for its potential tax benefits.
Lincoln County commissioners held a public hearing after adopting a six-month emergency moratorium on permits for data centers and battery energy storage systems. The moratorium pauses new applications, although the county said none had been submitted when it took effect.
Many residents expressed concern about water use and declining well levels, including wells serving Davenport, while others raised questions about possible ground movement and impacts on livestock. Some attendees supported a data center as a potential source of tax revenue. During the moratorium, the Lincoln County Planning Commission will meet monthly to develop a draft zoning ordinance before sending it to commissioners for final approval.