Committee members favor allowing micro data centers by right, require CUP for larger projects
Kootenai County committee members debated whether to limit data centers by size; several said micro facilities could be allowed by right while larger centers should require a conditional use permit with specific review factors to address electricity, water and environmental impacts.
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Committee member (S2) said the county should not allow large data centers by right, preferring applicants come to the board for review: "I'm not interested in a larger data center." Committee members discussed whether the ordinance should limit permitted data centers to a small tier or allow larger facilities only via a conditional use permit (CUP).
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