Huntington County residents push back as plan commission moves toward data center ordinance
Huntington County residents are actively opposing a proposed ordinance that would establish a framework for future data center projects. The County's Plan Commission is moving forward with drafting the regulations despite significant public pushback against allowing data centers in existing industrial or manufacturing zones.
Residents of Huntington County, Indiana, gathered for a meeting with the County's Plan Commission to address a proposed ordinance concerning future data center developments. The commission's objective was to gather feedback from the community to help guide their attorney in drafting the new regulations.
During the meeting, the commission presented four options for data center permitting, ultimately selecting the first option, which would permit data centers in existing industrial or manufacturing zones. This decision was met with significant disapproval from the vast majority of residents present, who voiced strong opposition to the direction taken by the commission.
County leaders anticipate finalizing the ordinance by the end of the year. Another public meeting is scheduled for August 12th, where residents will have another opportunity to share their thoughts on the proposed regulations.