(Sioux County Courthouse in Orange City, Iowa - KIWA Staff Photo)Orange City, Iowa (Sioux County Radio) — The Sioux County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Oct. 13th, as it considers the second reading of proposed zoning changes governing data centers.
The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Sioux County Courthouse, 210 Central Ave. SW in Orange City.
The proposed changes to County Ordinance No. 1 advanced on a 4-1 vote during the board’s Sept. 29th meeting, with Supervisor Dan Altena casting the lone opposing vote.
During the board’s Sept. 15th discussion, Sioux County Zoning Director Shane Walter addressed requirements data center developers would face and described potential benefits for the county.
Tuesday’s hearing will provide another opportunity for public input before supervisors consider the ordinance’s second reading.
If approved, the amendment would advance to a third and final reading scheduled for Oct. 27th at 9 a.m. If approved at that meeting, the ordinance would take effect upon publication.
The proamendment on its second reading.
If approved Tuesday, the amendment would move to a third and final consideration scheduled for October 27 at 9 a.m. If approved at that reading, it would be published and take effect upon publication.
The proposed ordinance is available for public review at Sioux County’s website.
