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Pottawatomie County schedules July 28 public hearing on draft data-center regulations
Summary
After discussing setbacks, water and power use, fencing, signage and inspection approaches, the Planning Commission agreed to hold a public hearing on draft data-center regulations July 28 at 6:00 P.M. at St. Bernard’s Church in Wamego.
The Pottawatomie County Planning Commission discussed draft regulations for data centers on June 18 and agreed to schedule a public hearing on the regulations for Tuesday, July 28, at 6:00 P.M. at St. Bernard’s Church in Wamego.
Commissioners and staff reviewed a wide range of regulatory topics they intend to address in the draft, including security fencing, setbacks and overall project extent, signage and on-site storage, vibration, water usage and water sources (including metering), wastewater disposal, power usage and applicable building codes, and options for site inspections and enforcement. Commissioners discussed making enforcement and remedy timelines proportional to the severity of any violation found during inspections.
The Chair announced the hearing date and location: "The Planning Commission agreed to schedule a public hearing on the proposed regulations for Tuesday July 28, at 6:00 PM, at St. Bernard’s Church, Wamego." The scheduling decision directs staff to prepare formal public-notice materials and a hearing packet for review at a future meeting.
Why it matters: data centers can have significant local impacts on utilities, water use, traffic and land use; the Commission’s work will shape local permitting and operational conditions. The scheduled hearing gives residents and stakeholders a formal opportunity to review and comment on draft rules.
Next steps: staff will prepare the draft regulations and public-notice materials for the July 28 hearing; no final action on regulations was taken June 18.
