Commissioners weigh adding data-center language to comp plan as moratorium gives county a year for research

Aug 6, 2026

Public comments opposing data centers and staff-reported moratorium prompted the planning commission to debate whether to add specific data-center language to the comprehensive plan now or wait for legislative work during the moratorium; staff said the moratorium gives the county a year to develop legislation.

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During review of public comments and the draft comprehensive plan, commissioners and staff discussed concerns about data centers and a proposed "landing" site on parcel 611. Staff summarized emailed comments opposing the projects and said the comments and attachments would be forwarded to the county commissioners as part of the recommendation package.

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