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Commissioners direct planning staff to prepare data‑center rules, discuss moratorium and infrastructure impacts

Dickinson County Commission · April 30, 2026
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With multi‑county interest in data centers, Dickinson County’s planning director told commissioners to prepare regulations and keep data‑center rules separate from broader alternative‑energy controls; officials flagged water and power capacity, possible moratoria, and the need for city coordination.

Dickinson County planning and zoning staff told commissioners that data centers are emerging as a likely land‑use issue across the region and urged the county to prepare regulations before applications arrive.

Tim Hamilton, the county’s planning and zoning director, said the planning commission will consider data‑center provisions in June and will offer both a detailed regulatory option and a…

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