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Dodge County reviews draft data center ordinance with $5,000 fee and 1,000-foot setback under consideration
Summary
At the May 18 work session the Dodge County Board of Commissioners reviewed a draft data center ordinance and discussed proposed provisions including a $5,000 base application fee, a 1,000-foot setback, pre- and post-construction noise studies, public environmental reviews, prohibition of tax abatements and possible height limits.
The Dodge County Board of Commissioners reviewed a draft data center ordinance during its May 18 work session, discussing several proposed provisions even though the county has not yet received any applications. Board members and staff highlighted a proactive approach to regulation and debated specific provisions intended to manage impacts on neighbors and the environment.
Key provisions discussed included setting a $5,000 base application fee for data center permits, establishing a 1,000-foot setback from property lines, requiring pre- and post-construction noise studies, making environmental analyses available for public review, prohibiting tax abatements for data centers, and considering limits on building height. The minutes record these items as adjustments the board is weighing for the draft ordinance; no formal vote or adoption occurred in the work session.
The discussion was framed as preparatory rulemaking to ensure the county has standards in place should developers apply. The board recorded the items for further consideration and staff review.
