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Residents press county to toughen rules, oversight for proposed data center
Summary
Multiple residents urged Lincoln County commissioners to tighten rules and oversight for a proposed data center, requesting monthly compliance reviews, independent third-party reviewers and explicit authority to deny applicants even if they meet technical regulations.
Several members of the public addressed the board during the public comment period to voice opposition and concerns about a proposed data center project. Jan Knight described potential land and environmental impacts and said residents feel the decision is effectively made, not fully vetted. "Water and power are so very important to the survival of humans and animals," Knight said, arguing the county should not absorb undue risk for projects that offer limited local benefit.
Beth DeFries noted a 37‑page citizens' draft of proposed regulations submitted to the Planning Commission and asked the board to ensure planning and zoning retain the right to deny an applicant even if technical regulations are met. She asked for monthly oversight and an independent third‑party reviewer to ensure compliance. Planning and zoning staff said the county has used conditional‑use permits for similar projects and will follow a process that treats applicants comparably.
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