Scott County planning commission tables data center ordinance
The Scott County planning commission tabled a discussion on a proposed data center ordinance following concerns from residents. The ordinance aims to restrict data centers to industrial or commercial zones and require a special use permit for their operation. The current zoning allows data centers to open anywhere in the county.
The Scott County planning commission has postponed a decision on a new data center ordinance, tabling the discussion until its next meeting. This comes as residents across the county have expressed significant alarm regarding data center development.
Like many localities in the region, the Scott County planning commission is actively seeking to revise its zoning regulations to impose restrictions on where data centers can be located within the county. Currently, data centers are permitted to establish operations in any zone.
Planning commission officials are considering an ordinance that would specifically limit data centers to industrial or commercial zones. Additionally, the proposed ordinance would necessitate that data center developers obtain a special use permit, adding another layer of regulatory oversight to their projects.