Data Center Zoning Regulations

Requested immediate updates to Elko County codes to create specific review mechanisms and thresholds for large hyperscale data centers.

Expressed concern over water table stress from data center cooling and geothermal fracking, urging proactive protection of local resources.

Pointed out that existing codes do not define data centers and warned against accidental 'by-right' approvals without public hearings.

Supported previous comments on data centers and suggested requiring a 125% decommissioning bond for cleanup.