Story County continues consideration of rules for data centers, crypto operations and battery storage
After extended input at first reading, the Board took public comment on Ordinance No. 330 (uses for data processing, digital asset mining and battery/energy storage) and set Third Consideration for March 17; staff said the moratorium will return before 3/31/26.
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Planning and Development Director Leanne Harter presented Ordinance No. 330, a text amendment to Chapters 85, 86, 88 and 90 of the Story County Code of Ordinances to address uses such as digital asset mining, cryptocurrency operations, data processing centers and battery/energy storage solutions in unincorporated Story County. Harter said the draft had been amended after extensive public input at first consideration and recommended Alternative 1. Murken opened the public hearing at 10:08 a.m.
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