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Pocatello City Council votes to deny conditional use permit for AI data center applicant for a second time
News Cliplocalnews8.com·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Pocatello City Council votes to deny conditional use permit for AI data center applicant for a second time

The Pocatello City Council voted to deny Lex Developments a conditional use permit for an AI data center project for a second time, affirming a previous decision. The applicant, however, can reapply after a 12-month waiting period and has 28 days to file a petition for judicial review, potentially leading to a lawsuit against the city.

zoninglegalopposition
9/24/2026
Lawsuit next likely step for Hoku data center fight after City Council affirms denial a second time
News Clipidahostatejournal.com·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Lawsuit next likely step for Hoku data center fight after City Council affirms denial a second time

The Pocatello City Council has once again affirmed the denial of a conditional use permit for Lex Developments LLC to build a large-scale AI data center on the former Hoku polysilicon plant site. This decision is expected to lead to a lawsuit, with the developer's 28-day window to file a petition for judicial review beginning after the official adoption on Oct. 1. The dispute involves the city's interpretation of zoning regulations and the developer's provision of utility information.

zoninglegalgovernmentoppositionelectricitywater
9/22/2026
Idaho Town Pushes Back on Big Tech Data Center
News Clip1:31Local Yocal Idaho·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Idaho Town Pushes Back on Big Tech Data Center

The Pocatello City Council denied a $2.6 billion AI data center project proposed by Lex Developments due to concerns over local control and water usage. The developer plans to appeal the decision to district court. This local action aligns with a new Idaho law requiring closed-loop water systems for new data centers.

zoningoppositionwaterlegalgovernment
8/19/2026
Lex Developments files AI data center reconsideration request, accuses Pocatello of due process violations
News ClipIdaho State Journal·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Lex Developments files AI data center reconsideration request, accuses Pocatello of due process violations

Lex Developments LLC filed a formal request for reconsideration with the Pocatello City Council after its conditional use permit for an AI data center was denied. The company alleges due process violations during the council's hearing that upheld the denial. Lex Developments has also stated its intention to pursue legal action if the reconsideration is rejected.

zoninglegaloppositiongovernment
7/31/2026
Pocatello council upholds denial of proposed AI data center after packed meeting
News Clip3:13KTVB·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Pocatello council upholds denial of proposed AI data center after packed meeting

The Pocatello City Council voted to uphold the denial of a proposed AI data center by Lex Developments following a packed public meeting. Concerns included water usage, power, and air quality, with the developer planning to pursue judicial review if denied again. The decision was not unanimous, with one council member warning of potential legal challenges.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalelectricitywater
7/18/2026
AI Data Center Appeal Denied by Pocatello
News Clip2:17KPVI News·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

AI Data Center Appeal Denied by Pocatello

The Pocatello City Council voted to affirm the denial of a conditional use permit for a proposed AI data center by Lex Developments at the former Hoku Materials site. The applicant, Gus Schultz, will now have to wait 12 months to reapply for the permit. Community members showed disapproval, and the council also discussed future modifications to city code for data centers.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentwater
7/17/2026
Data center debate heats up in Pocatello, Idaho
News ClipKiowa County Press·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Data center debate heats up in Pocatello, Idaho

Pocatello's City Council will hear an appeal for a previously denied $2.6 billion data center proposal this week. The initial denial was based on concerns about community health, safety, and welfare, with widespread opposition citing the project's high energy and water consumption. Environmental groups highlight the unprecedented energy use of data centers and significant water demands in drought-prone Idaho.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitywatergovernment
7/13/2026
Pocatello rejected a data center in May. This week, it might reconsider
News ClipUtah Public Radio·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Pocatello rejected a data center in May. This week, it might reconsider

The Pocatello City Council is scheduled to hear an appeal regarding a $2.6 billion data center proposal from Lex Developments, which was initially denied in May due to concerns about community health, safety, and welfare. Critics, including the Idaho Conservation League, highlight the significant energy and water demands of data centers as major environmental concerns. This appeal comes as Idaho legislators recently adopted a law requiring closed-loop water systems for data centers, though tax incentives for developers remain.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitywatergovernment
7/13/2026
Pocatello AI data center proposal denied
News ClipKTVB·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Pocatello AI data center proposal denied

A proposal for an AI data center by Lex Developments, LLC in Pocatello, Idaho, was denied by the city's Hearing Examiner. The denial followed a public hearing with significant testimony and written comments, citing inadequate information on environmental impacts and public facility capacity. The developer has 14 days to appeal the decision.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitywater
5/19/2026
Hundreds show up for public hearing on proposed AI data center
News ClipEast Idaho News·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Hundreds show up for public hearing on proposed AI data center

Hundreds of Pocatello residents attended a public hearing to discuss Lex Developments' proposal for an AI data center at the former Hoku Materials plant site. The vast majority of speakers opposed granting a conditional use permit, citing concerns over power and water usage, and the vagueness of the application. The Hearing Examiner's decision is pending, with potential for appeals to the City Council and Idaho District Court.

zoningoppositionelectricitywatergovernmentlegal
5/15/2026