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County staff proposes a data‑center ordinance ahead of potential inquiries
Summary
Planning staff told commissioners they are researching ordinance language for data centers after learning of increasing demand and one possible Rapid City‑area proposal; staff flagged utility, water and height concerns as prominent regulatory issues.
Pennington County planning staff said on Jan. 22 they are drafting proposed ordinance language for data centers to be ready if a project is proposed in county jurisdiction.
Planning Director Brittney Molitor said demand for data centers appears to be rising and staff reviewed Urban Land Institute guidance and ordinances from peer counties. “The demand for data centers is increasing…
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