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Lincoln County moves data centers to conditional-use status in I-1 industrial zone
Summary
The county adopted Resolution No. 2026-24 to change 'data center' from a permitted use to a conditional use in the I-1 Industrial District, shifting future data center proposals to the conditional-use review process; vote was 4–0 with one abstention.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on July 27 adopted Resolution No. 2026-24 amending Section 4.07 of the county zoning regulations to reclassify 'data center' from a permitted use to a conditional use in the I-1 Industrial District. Commissioner Chris Bruns moved the amendment; Commissioner Jerry Woodruff seconded it. The motion passed with Commissioners Joe Hewgley, Kent Weems, Chris Bruns and Jerry Woodruff voting yes; Commissioner Micaela Wuehler abstained.
According to the resolution language entered into the record, the change requires future data center proposals in the I-1 district to undergo conditional-use review rather than be allowed by right. The minutes do not record any public comment or staff presentation details attached to the amendment; the resolution was approved based on findings in the record consistent with amending Section 4.07.
The change affects how developers will seek approval for data center projects in the county and gives the planning body and commissioners scope to impose conditions on such projects through the conditional-use process.
