Data Center Zoning Text Amendment

Stated that data center water usage is immense and urged the county to set standards so strict that data centers could never be built.

Expressed concern about industrial noise, chemical emissions, and reliance on applicant-reported data for water usage.

Emphasized the need for comprehensive chemical and heavy metal testing in baseline reports and warned of severe water depletion.

Urged the commission to implement a temporary moratorium on data centers to allow more time for public input and study.

Supported a moratorium and requested strict transparency, accountability, and tax requirements for any future data center proposals.

Opposed data center regulations as written, stating they do not fit rural character and noting technical issues with meeting access.

Supported a delay to assess water depletion and ensure infrastructure is built upfront rather than after damage occurs.

Expressed support for the proposed text amendment, stating data centers offer valuable economic and tech opportunities.

Supported a moratorium and raised concerns regarding noise, energy consumption, and water impacts from data centers.

Expressed opposition and supported a moratorium on data centers given severe regional water conditions.

Cited statistics regarding massive energy and water consumption, carbon footprints, and noise pollution associated with AI data centers.

Stated that data centers are a poor fit for the county and questioned why they cannot be completely prohibited.