Pottawatomie County panel reviews draft data-center rules, debates scope and siting
The Planning Commission reviewed draft data center regulations (section 9.5.2), weighing technical impacts (ambient heat, vibration, wastewater, e-waste) and whether to regulate by acreage, power usage, CUPs or an overlay district. Counsel advised against a joint BOCC work session.
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The Pottawatomie County Planning Commission reviewed draft data center regulations, focused on technical impacts and how the county should regulate new facilities. County Planner Bridget Snow presented slides outlining the draft's definitions, sizing metrics, electrical measurements and the county's authority to address impacts including ambient heat, vibration, cooling-system wastewater and electronic-waste handling.
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