Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Zoning topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Allamakee County adopts zoning amendment addressing data centers after public comment
Summary
The Board approved Amendment 20 to Zoning Ordinance L governing data centers after public comment raised concerns; the board noted previous restrictions on communication towers were changed by state legislation and emphasized public input opportunities.
The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors voted April 13 to approve Amendment 20 to Zoning Ordinance L, a change to county zoning rules related to data centers.
The third reading of Amendment 20 was approved by Motion 26.149 (Keatley/Byrnes) and the board moved to adopt the amendment with Motion 26.150 (Byrnes/Keatley). Both motions carried. The meeting minutes record public comment from Crystal Duffy expressing concerns about data centers in the county. Stephanie Runkle said the public had multiple opportunities to provide feedback on the ordinance and noted that prior county discussions about limiting communication towers had been affected by subsequent state legislation addressing bluff land. Dan Byrnes responded to Crystal Duffy’s comments and explained the applicable rules.
Why it matters: zoning amendments change where and how certain facilities may be built and can affect land use, local infrastructure and neighboring properties. The minutes show that public comment was received and that county officials emphasized the opportunity for public input before adoption.
The record does not include the full text of Amendment 20 or the ordinance provisions adopted; the minutes record the board’s formal approval but do not specify permit conditions, setbacks, or other regulatory details. Those provisions must be consulted in the final ordinance text on file with the county for specifics.
