Lyon County Commissioners discussing a data center planned for north of Yerington
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners is holding a lengthy meeting to discuss approving a planned unit development for a data center north of Yerington. Dozens of residents have voiced opposition due to concerns about water usage, noise, and property values. The county previously voted to draft an ordinance to regulate future data centers, which may not apply to the current project.
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners held a protracted meeting, lasting approximately six hours, to deliberate on the approval of a planned unit development for a data center project situated north of Yerington. During the extensive session, numerous community members expressed their strong opposition to the proposed development.
Residents' primary concerns centered on the potential environmental and social impacts, specifically highlighting issues such as excessive water usage by the data center, increased noise pollution, and a potential negative impact on local property values. The collective voice of the community underscored a significant apprehension regarding the project's implications for their quality of life.
In related news earlier this week, Lyon County officials had voted to initiate the drafting of a new ordinance aimed at regulating future data center developments within the county. However, it was noted that this forthcoming ordinance would not apply to the specific data center project currently under discussion, referred to as the Monarch data center.