Planning director outlines tiered approach to data‑center rules; moratorium debated

Aug 20, 2026

Planning staff said they are in a data‑gathering phase to craft tiered regulations for data centers (edge, small, large, hyperscale). Commissioners discussed a possible moratorium to allow time for regulation drafting and asked the county attorney for drafted language that would not inadvertently restrict ordinary business server rooms.

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Planning Director Doug updated the committee that staff are gathering information to draft regulations for data centers and are leaning toward a tiered approach — with categories ranging from small edge facilities to hyperscale operations — rather than a one‑size‑fits‑all ordinance.

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