Data center land development regulations (Sections 3.01.02-.04, 3.14.00)
Description
The proposed ordinance creating a conditional-use process for data centers was NOT sent forward for advertising today; the board chose to rework it, hold another workshop, and revisit after the legislative session.
Impact summary
No data center applications can be accepted in unincorporated Lake County through June 11, 2027 if the extension is adopted.
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · County Commission
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (2)
Data center regulation in Lake County
Lake County is hitting pause on large-scale data centers — no permits, rezonings or development orders for 90 days while staff studies water, power and noise impacts. A full 12-month moratorium fell short after commissioners raised definition and business-climate worries.
Landscaping and tree protection standards update
New developments (except single existing lots) must now provide a 25-foot Type C buffer from public roads; more landscape code updates are coming.
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