Residents urge Elko County to rewrite zoning rules for large data centers
Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
Multiple Elko County residents urged commissioners to amend county code so large "hyperscale" data centers trigger heightened review, citing gaps in Elko County Code 4-9-6 and asking for thresholds tied to megawatts, water use and decommissioning assurances.
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Elko County residents told commissioners the county’s existing land-use code leaves room for large data centers to be approved without heightened public review or technical studies.
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