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Commission weighs 1,000- vs. 1,320-foot setbacks and where to allow data centers
Summary
Commissioners discussed keeping a 1,000- or 1,320-foot setback in the HDCF draft, and debated whether to allow data centers via conditional use in existing commercial/industrial zones or to create a dedicated zoning district — balancing utility access, rezoning needs and fairness with other industrial uses.
Staff told commissioners she was "intentionally leaving it at, um, 1,00 or 1,320" feet for setbacks while she continues to update the draft based on other counties' approaches. Commissioners said neighboring counties are also changing ordinances and that the commission should monitor developments before settling on a fixed distance.
Members explored zoning-structure options: permitting high-density computing facilities as conditional uses within existing C1, M1 or M2 districts, which preserves public hearings and conditional-use controls, or creating a dedicated zoning district for HDCF, which could concentrate utilities but might unfairly single out data centers compared with other heavy industrial operations. Commissioners flagged practical constraints — available sites, transmission-line access and utility capacity — as key determinants for siting decisions.
No setback was adopted; staff will continue research and consult county attorneys and neighboring counties before recommending a final setback and zoning approach.
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