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Butler County Planning Commission tables Data Center zoning amendments after extensive public comment
Summary
After a public hearing with dozens of residents, the Butler County Planning Commission voted 9-0 to table proposed Data Center zoning amendments (Article 7, Section 7:3) and schedule a special meeting for Aug. 18 for further revisions. Residents raised concerns about noise, water use, eminent domain and tax incentives.
The Butler County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 4 to table proposed amendments to Article 7, Section 7:3 of the county zoning regulations, which would add conditional-use rules for data centers.
Director Toby Stewart had summarized redlined changes including revised facility classifications and acreage ranges, setback and height limits, and acoustical compliance tied to nationally recognized standards. After the staff presentation, the chair closed the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. and the commissioners began deliberations. Commissioner Bryce Flaming moved to table the item for a special meeting on Aug. 18 at 7:00 p.m.; Commissioner Jacob Kehler seconded. The motion carried 9-0.
The public hearing drew a long list of speakers who urged changes or a moratorium; comments ranged from technical questions about required utility letters and water feasibility studies to appeals to protect the Flint Hills ecosystem and neurodivergent residents. Staff told the commission that the packet for Aug. 18 will include any new materials and that duplicate packets will not be issued.
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