Lincoln County Planning Commission approves zoning change for data centers
The Lincoln County Planning Commission unanimously approved changes to the county's zoning regulations for new data centers. This decision was made to proactively address data center development, with a commissioner stating the state would likely impose regulations if the county did not act.
The Lincoln County Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve changes to the county's zoning regulations specifically for new data centers. This decision was made during a recent meeting to address the growing presence of data center developments.
Commissioner Mike Cole emphasized the necessity of this action, stating that the commission felt it had to implement these changes. He explained that if the county did not proactively establish its own regulations, the state would likely intervene and impose its own rules, leaving the county without local control over the matter. The commission's proposal was presented as the best possible solution under the circumstances.