Commissioners preview draft data‑center ordinance, say no active projects now
Summary
Officials said a draft data‑center ordinance will go through the subdivision and land development (SALDO) process rather than zoning and is available for public review; commissioners emphasized there are no active projects and invited comments prior to the hearing.
County officials told residents the draft data‑center ordinance is available for public review and will proceed through the subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) process, not via zoning.
Chief Clerk (Speaker 6) said he has worked with the county solicitor, Tom Tompkins, to prepare the ordinance for public viewing and comment. Chair (Speaker 3) clarified the measure is an update to county ordinance language and that no active data‑center projects currently exist in Cameron County: "This is not to discuss any type of active project because no such project exists," the chair said. He encouraged residents to review the draft online or at county offices and attend the public hearing to provide feedback.
The chair said planning stakeholders, including the planning commission and conservation groups, reviewed initial drafts and provided comments that were incorporated; solicitor updates also reflected recent grid qualification language. Officials said public comment received on the draft will inform final language before the hearing.
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