Larimer County board approves release of draft data-center rules and opens public comment

Oct 27, 2026

County staff released a first-draft land-use code amendment setting schedules and technical submittal requirements for data centers; commissioners agreed to publish the draft and open a public comment period from Oct. 26 to Nov. 24, 2026.

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Larimer County commissioners agreed Monday to publish a first-draft land-use code amendment that would regulate data-center development and to open a public comment period from Oct. 26 to Nov. 24, 2026. Rebecca Everett, the county's community development director, asked the board whether staff should post the draft and begin soliciting public feedback; Chair Commissioner Jody Shaddam McNally and Commissioner Stevens said they were comfortable moving forward.

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