Data centers are expressly prohibited in the Commercial zone. Data centers

A conditional use permit is required for data centers in the Light Industrial and Industrial zones. upon approval of a conditional use permit

A data center must generally be set back at least 150 feet from parcels zoned Agricultural, Agricultural Suburban, Restricted Residential, Rural, or High Density Residential, and from Commercial parcels containing an established residential use. If the facility is not adjacent to a zone allowing residential uses, it may use the setbacks of its own zone. 150 feet

The Board may impose stricter height limits than the applicable zone standards to mitigate view obstruction or incompatibility with surrounding uses. as determined by the Board

Data centers must use a design that best blends with the surrounding area and generally must be painted a neutral color unless the Board approves otherwise. best blends in with the surrounding area

The minimum parcel size for a data center is 10 acres. minimum parcel size

Existing vegetation must be preserved to the maximum extent possible. preserved to the maximum extent possible

Perimeter security fencing must meet applicable federal or state requirements and prevent public entry. designed to prevent public entry

Mechanical equipment, including generators and other power-supply equipment, must be enclosed or screened from public view; solar panels are exempt from this requirement. must be enclosed or screened

Equipment and structures, excluding fencing, must be at least 50 feet from any property line abutting a residential zone. minimum of fifty feet

Parking must be provided according to the facility's individual needs and located on site. must be located on-site

Data centers may not be located over the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. No data center shall be located

Applications must include a detailed site plan covering supporting facilities, parking and loading, stormwater management, and proposed landscaping. A detailed site plan

Applications must include a landscape design plan prepared by a landscape design professional and complying with Chapter 4, Article 4.6. prepared by a landscape design professional

Applications must document proposed electrical-grid connections and any proposed new power plant. connections to the electrical power grid

Applications must include an energy-efficiency plan describing how the facility will conserve energy. energy efficiency plan

Applicants must verify sufficient water rights from a source approved by the Idaho Department of Water Resources. Verification of water rights

Applications must include a water-management plan addressing cooling needs, effects on local water supplies, and discharge and disposal of used water. water management plan

Applications must include a noise-mitigation plan prepared by an acoustical engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable county noise standards. prepared by an acoustical engineer

Applications must include a fire-protection and suppression plan reviewed and approved by the responsible fire district. reviewed and approved by the Fire District

Applications must include wastewater treatment or management plans approved by the Panhandle Health District, Idaho DEQ, and/or IDWR, as applicable. wastewater treatment/management plan

Applications must include an aquifer-recharge plan approved by the Panhandle Health District, Idaho DEQ, or IDWR, as applicable. aquifer recharge plan

Applicants must submit additional materials to the Panhandle Health District for review and approval concerning chemical handling and storage and any shallow injection well. chemical handling and storage

Electric distribution lines and substations associated with a facility must comply with county and building codes and applicable utility standards. electric distribution lines or substations

The Director may approve only minor modifications administratively; a modification deemed substantial must go through the conditional use permitting process. substantial change

Data centers are expressly permitted in Light Industrial and Industrial zones through the conditional-use-permit process. Data Centers

If a data center is not adjacent to a zone that allows residential uses, it may use the setbacks required by its underlying zone instead of the 150-foot setback otherwise required near specified residential or residential-supporting zones. may conform to the setbacks listed in the zone

The Board may approve a design that does not use a neutral color, providing flexibility from the generally applicable neutral-color design standard. unless otherwise approved by the Board

Parking is not governed by a fixed numerical ratio; it is based on the individual facility's needs, provided that the parking is on-site. based on the individual needs of the facility

For modifications to an existing data center, the Director may waive some or all of the listed application materials. may be waived by the Director

The Director may approve a minor modification to an existing data center through an administrative process rather than requiring a new conditional-use-permit proceeding. may approve a minor modification