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Planning commission backs rules for data centers; commissioners ask counsel to review
Summary
The planning commission voted unanimously in favor of proposed language addressing data centers and recirculating-water structures; commissioners raised concerns about noise, water-chemicals and quality-of-life impacts and asked county counsel to review drafting and consider a resolution similar to prior wind/solar language.
The Brown County planning commission presented a recommended draft of regulations addressing data centers and structures that recirculate water; the board was asked to review and have counsel prepare formal language.
S5, who presented the planning commission's work, said the committee voted unanimously in favor of the draft after a public hearing that included two supporters. Commissioners asked detailed questions about water handling, potential chemical discharge and noise; S5 and other planners emphasized that personal, on-property use would remain allowed but larger commercial operations could trigger additional standards.
Commissioners expressed interest in safeguards similar to prior wind- and solar-related resolutions and agreed to have county counsel (Patrick Hughes or similar) examine the draft and suggest resolution language. The board paused final action pending counsel review.
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