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Data center application suspension (Ordinance 2026-43)

Description

A 90-day countywide timeout on accepting data center applications while staff writes a CUP process and a real definition of 'data center.' Passed unanimously on final reading.

Impact summary

No new data center applications can be filed for 90 days; after that, any proposal would face a new public permitting process focused on water and power impacts.

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
1
Total mentions
1

Last vote · County Commission

Approved5–0, unanimous

Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.

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