Clark County adopts strict conditional-use rules for data centers
Jul 8, 2026
After a public hearing, the Board of Clark County Commissioners unanimously approved Zoning Text Amendment ZA-2026-01 to classify data centers as conditional uses in I-2 zoning and impose wide setbacks, operational limits, and decommissioning requirements.
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The Board of Clark County Commissioners voted unanimously July 8 to adopt Zoning Text Amendment ZA-2026-01, establishing detailed, restrictive rules for data centers and classifying them as conditional uses in I-2 (heavy industrial) districts. Commissioner Charles A. Patterson moved to approve the amendment and Commissioner Greg R. Kaffenbarger seconded; the roll call vote was 3–0 in favor.
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