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Deuel County Zoning Board declines six‑month moratorium on data centers after developer presentation
Summary
A proposed six‑month moratorium on data centers failed at the Feb. 3 meeting after developers said predictable zoning is preferred and residents called for more public input; Applied Digital said its current plan would be two buildings totaling about 430 MW and that construction materials remain taxable.
CLEAR LAKE, S.D. — The Deuel County Zoning Board on Feb. 3 rejected a proposal to place a six‑month moratorium on data-center development, saying the county will instead continue ordinance work and await state decisions that could affect incentives.
Martin Vega, representing Applied Digital, told the board the company’s current plan is for two buildings totaling about 430 MW and said developers prefer clear zoning standards so site plans and public review can proceed…
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