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Carlton County schedules public hearing on proposed interim data-centers ordinance
Summary
The Carlton County Board of Commissioners set a public hearing for Aug. 24, 2026, to consider a possible interim ordinance addressing data centers in the county; the hearing was scheduled by unanimous vote. The board gave no policy direction at the meeting; the hearing will be the next formal opportunity for comment and decision.
The Carlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to schedule a public hearing on Aug. 24, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. in the Carlton County Transportation Building to consider a proposed interim ordinance regarding data centers. Commissioner Reed made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Zmyslony, and the vote carried by all yea votes.
The action sets a formal opportunity for public comment and deliberation on whether the county should adopt interim controls for data-center development. The minutes record scheduling only; no policy language, draft ordinance text, or staff recommendations were included in the meeting record. The hearing notice will be the first place to find specific ordinance text, proposed standards or timelines, and any staff analysis.
