Mitchell County commissioners discuss land‑use controls as data centers loom
Commissioners asked staff to study possible land‑use tools — including a high‑impact land‑use ordinance and planning board — after county managers warned data centers can draw large amounts of local water and power. County Attorney advised public hearings and a narrowly tailored moratorium are options while rules are developed.
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Mitchell County commissioners spent a large portion of their meeting considering how the county should respond if large data centers seek to locate here, raising concerns about local water and power use and potential strain on infrastructure.
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