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Commission approves first reading of data center zoning rules after edits
Summary
Mercer County commissioners approved a first reading of new data center provisions for Chapter 4 of the zoning ordinance, adding setback-waiver language and road improvement agreement provisions; vote was not unanimous.
The Mercer County Commission approved the first reading of proposed Data Center provisions in Chapter 4 of the county zoning ordinance on July 1, 2026, after staff edits recommended during the meeting.
Tax Director Jennifer Neumiller presented the section and the commission made multiple edits, including clarifying setback waiver language and adding that payment for road improvements be addressed in a Road Improvement Agreement between the County and the project owner. The motion to approve the 1st Reading passed with Commissioners Wolf, Folk and Voigt voting aye and Commissioner Guenthner voting nay.
The approved first reading also adjusted language referring to regional transmission organizations (RTO) and removed specific Southwest Power Pool references. The first reading advances the proposed data center provisions to subsequent review and public notice steps; the minutes do not record final adoption at this meeting.
