13. Operator shall post a reclamation bond of $40,000 ($1,000 per acre) and reclaim mined-out areas as

Planning Commission Meeting · 2026-06-23 · agenda_item

The Clay County Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal that includes the introduction of data centers within the county. This presentation covered the history and types of data centers, including enterprise, hyperscale, colocation, and edge/modular facilities. These centers require significant support systems such as reliable power, network connectivity, cooling, and safety measures. The review process involves considering utility capacity, water use, noise, backup power, fire access, screening, and setbacks. Potential benefits include a new tax base and construction spending, though permanent job creation is not expected to be high. This item is currently under review, with the Planning Commission considering standards for future permitted data centers. The project scope could involve site preparation, utility upgrades, construction of specialized buildings, and installation of complex electrical and cooling systems. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers in construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and IT infrastructure may find opportunities as these projects develop. Early engagement is advised before final site plans and permits are established.

reclamation bond

40000 $

reclamation bond per acre

1000 $

slope

4 H:1V

enterprise facility

1 to 10 megawatts

colocation or regional facility

10 to 100 megawatts

hyperscale/AI campus

100 + megawatts

electricity consumption by data centers in 2014

1.8 %

projected electricity consumption by data centers by 2028

6.7 to 12%

electricity consumption of a 250 MW center compared to homes

203000 homes

water consumption of a 250 MW center

482 million gallons per year

solar infrastructure

50 MW

feedlot animal units

999 AU

feedlot expansion

700 AU

hoop barn height

70 foot

hoop barn height

50 foot

feedlot setback from property lines

100 feet

feedlot setback from neighboring residential dwelling

1320 feet

feedlot setback from neighboring residential dwelling

1/4 mile

feedlot setback from incorporated community

1 mile

feedlot setback from platted subdivision

1320 feet

feedlot setback from platted subdivision

1/4 mile

feedlot setback from churches and schools

2640 feet

feedlot setback from churches and schools

1/2 mile

feedlot setback from protected waters / protected wetlands

1000 feet

feedlot setback from stream or river

300 feet

feedlot setback from wetlands types 3, 4, and 5

300 feet

feedlot setback from road right-of-way

125 feet

manure storage setback from water-supply well

100 feet

feedlot runoff setback from water-supply well

100 feet

manure stockpile setback from water-supply well

100 feet

manure storage days

365 days

land application acres

1343.6 acres

manure storage area width

28 foot

environmental review threshold

1000 AU

environmental review threshold in sensitive area

500 AU

meeting date

June 23rd, 2026

meeting time

8:15 PM