Larimer County seeks feedback on data center rules

Larimer County, Colorado, has initiated a public feedback process to help develop regulations for data centers within its unincorporated regions. The county previously enacted a moratorium on data center construction permits in January, citing a lack of adequate regulations and procedures for evaluating such permits. To address this regulatory gap, county officials have launched an online survey, inviting community members to share their perspectives on key concerns associated with data center development. These issues primarily include water consumption, electricity usage, noise pollution, heat dissipation, other nuisances, and zoning implications. The survey period for community input will close on June 12. The current moratorium on data center construction is scheduled to expire on August 25. The county aims to utilize the gathered feedback to formulate comprehensive policies and procedures for future data center projects.