County debates micro data center code amendments, sends options to planning and zoning

Sep 22, 2026

Commissioners discussed draft code changes for micro data centers, raising concerns about clustering, size limits, and utility impacts, and directed staff to forward options to planning and zoning for further review.

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Kootenai County commissioners discussed proposed code amendments governing micro data centers, weighing whether small facilities should be approved administratively or require conditional use permits. Concerns raised included potential clustering of projects, size limits, and impacts on electricity, water and surrounding communities.

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