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McPherson County advances data-center zoning ordinance, sets $2,000 permit fee
Summary
After public comment and debate about power, studies and investor disclosure, the McPherson County Commission approved second reading of a zoning ordinance for a proposed data center and established a $2,000 conditional-use application fee to cover zoning meeting and review costs.
McPherson County commissioners voted to advance a zoning ordinance related to a proposed data center and approved a $2,000 application fee for conditional-use permit review.
The measure moved to second reading after a unanimous voice vote. County staff explained the ordinance amendment would be published twice (July 10 and July 17); if those publications occur as scheduled the ordinance would take effect Aug. 5. Commissioners also approved by motion a $2,000 fee for data-center conditional-use permit applications to cover costs such as special zoning meetings.
The item drew a lengthy public-comment period and technical exchanges between commissioners,…
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