What: Proposed Unified Zoning Code amendments that would define and regulate data centers (size classes, conditional use, noise, air quality, water, decommissioning), under an interim control that expires December 24, 2026.
Where it stands: On Oct. 22 the Advance Plans Committee reviewed the draft but made no recommendation and deferred the rest of its agenda to November 12; the full planning commission hearing is also set for November 12, with County Commission consideration December 16 if it moves forward.
2026-10-22 - Advance Plans Committee - Staff presented the draft; consensus on reuse of buildings at decommissioning, no separation distance and no new location restrictions; no consensus on required self-supplied power; no recommendation yet.