County Board to consider fixing data-center loophole Monday
Lincoln County Commissioners will consider an immediate zoning amendment to require conditional use permits for data centers in rural areas. This change aims to ensure public oversight and input for future industrial zone developments. The amendment will be voted on Monday.
Lincoln County Commissioners are scheduled to consider an immediate zoning amendment on Monday that would require data centers in rural Lincoln County to obtain conditional use permits. The proposed change is designed to ensure public input and allow for specific conditions to be placed on data center developments in industrial zones. The amendment aims to close a perceived loophole, enhancing public oversight.
The article also briefly mentions a separate proposal for a helium extraction facility in rural North Platte, owned by Alex Brown & Sons LLC, which would involve a 40-foot by 50-foot building and up to seven wells. This project, from DLX Titan II LP founder Dave Lehman, also requires a conditional use permit and was discussed by the county Planning Commission.