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McPherson County approves first reading of data-center ordinance after detailed public hearing; applicant pledges emergency-services funding
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing on setbacks, buffers and potential uses, the McPherson County Commission approved the first reading of a zoning ordinance aimed at regulating data centers. Applicant representatives committed $150,000 a year to emergency services and $50,000 to a local foundation; permit details will be finalized at the application stage.
The McPherson County Commission voted to approve the first reading of a proposed ordinance aimed at regulating data centers in unincorporated areas, following several hours of public comment and technical discussion.
The hearing focused on how the ordinance defines buffer yards, setbacks and allowable operations for facilities that may house computing hardware, genome-sequencing servers, or other high‑capacity equipment. Bill Connors, who represented the applicant, told commissioners that the project would include community contributions: “We committed to $150,000 per year for emergency services,” and an additional $50,000…
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