Lyon County reviews draft data center ordinance as residents demand more study
Commissioners held an Aug. 3 workshop to review a draft Data Center Ordinance. Residents raised broad concerns about water, noise, batteries, and tribal consultation; the Board directed staff to return with a revised draft.
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The Lyon County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 3 for a workshop on a draft Data Center Ordinance that would set definitions, zoning rules and development standards for data centers and associated battery energy storage systems (BESS). Community Development Director Gavin Henderson and representatives from NV Energy outlined why the county is drafting the ordinance and the technical topics it covers, including application and decommissioning requirements, setbacks, noise, lighting and financial security.
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