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Data Center Concerns Take Center Stage at Jefferson County Land Ordinance Review
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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Jefferson County is reviewing a Subdivision and Land Use Ordinance (SALDO) that includes controls on data centers as major developments, requiring documentation of power, water sources, and decommissioning plans. The ordinance aims to regulate development without prohibiting it and is set for possible adoption in late 2026 or early 2027 after public hearings and community feedback.
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You need to prepare for stricter local rules on data center development in Jefferson County that now require clear resource planning and decommissioning. This creates a new threshold for project readiness and ongoing costs you must meet to gain approval.
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