Committee opens research phase on potential data center ordinance
Marathon County staff began a wide‑ranging discussion on possible county standards for data centers, asking the committee for issues to research (water use, energy, cooling, noise, decommissioning and zoning districts) and requesting expert input before drafting ordinance language.
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County planning staff opened a research‑stage discussion on whether to develop a county data center ordinance and what issues staff should investigate. Shad Harvey said data centers "can have significant electrical demand, cooling systems, backup generators, water use…" and noted the county currently lacks comprehensive standards for data centers; a 12-month moratorium is in place to allow for study.
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