Ida County releases draft data-center rules for public discussion

What the source says

Ida County released an initial data-center ordinance draft covering zoning, farmland, water, noise and electricity costs. The provisions remain proposals.

Read the original publication at KTIV.

What the first draft addresses

KTIV describes proposed special zoning and conditional-use permits, limits on electrical capacity, cooling restrictions and requirements intended to keep project-related power costs with developers.

Supervisors describe the document as a starting point that can change with public input and legal review. The county’s temporary moratorium provides time to work on those rules.

Further review

The September 8 report lists another community workshop for September 21 at the county courthouse. Readers should confirm meeting details with the county. The release of a draft does not approve a project or put its proposed restrictions into effect.