Jackson County to review draft ordinance on high-density computing facilities in joint work session

Zoning staff told the board the county is working on a draft ordinance for "high-density computing facilities" (HDCF), a term intended to cover large data centers and similar intensive computing operations. The draft flags potential impacts including electricity demand, water use, noise and land-use compatibility and the zoning commission asked the board to attend a joint work session to review the language and give direction.