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Commission opens discussion on data center regulations, requests more research
Summary
The Planning Commission discussed preliminary data center regulations—size, location, water and electricity use, moratorium options and protecting agricultural land—and asked staff for additional research ahead of a March 19 follow-up.
Pottawatomie County commissioners held an initial discussion on draft regulations for data centers at the Feb. 19 meeting, touching on appropriate locations, size limitations, possible moratoriums, and protections for agricultural land. Commissioners noted concerns about water usage and electrical demand as part of the preliminary review.
The minutes record a general consensus that "more research is needed" and that the subject should be revisited; the commission set a follow-up discussion for the March 19 meeting. No regulatory language or formal motion was adopted at this session.
Commissioners characterized the topic as needing additional analysis of potential benefits and impacts to the county before any regulatory steps, and directed staff to gather more information for the next meeting.
