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Lake County adopts ordinance adding data‑center rules to unified development code
Summary
The Lake County Council approved an amendment to the county's Unified Development Ordinance that creates review steps and conditions for potential future data‑center projects, including zoning, special‑exception reviews and environmental and energy considerations.
The Lake County Council on Aug. — adopted an amendment to the county's Unified Development Ordinance intended to create a set of "guardrails" for any future data‑center development in unincorporated Lake County.
Supporters said the ordinance, unanimously recommended by the plan commission, sets a multi‑step public process and technical review requirements so large, energy‑intensive facilities can be evaluated before a developer begins construction. Opponents and several residents urged additional detail on water and energy use, and asked the council to preserve priority for existing heavy industries.
The plan commission recommended the change 7‑0 and the council approved the ordinance on first and second reading the same night, with a roll call vote recorded as 7‑0 on the second‑reading approval. Council discussion and public comment stretched…
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