Dubuque County Data Center Planning Process July 6, 2026
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Setbacks, buffering, and screening requirements
Decommissioning and bonding requirements
Submission requirements, technical studies, timelines, interdepartmental review, public notice, impact fees, development agreements, financial assurances, monitoring, enforcement, and reporting
Vibration standards, Radio frequency & electro-mechanical standards, Health Concerns, Compliance and penalty enforcement, Construction Period Restrictions, Transparency, Economic development agreement, Costs and Payment assignments
B. Required Assessments and Reviews
The County shall complete the following and other evaluations with appropriate expert and staff review:
Infrastructure and road impact assessments
Water usage and resource assessments
Emergency services capability reviews
Environmental and land use compatibility reviews
Utility and electrical grid impact reviews
Neighboring property impact assessments
Health Impacts and Standards
Vibration standards, Radio frequency & electro-mechanical standards, Health Concerns, Compliance and penalty enforcement, Construction Period Restrictions, Transparency, Economic development agreement, Costs and Payment assignments
C. Public Engagement Requirements
The County shall conduct:
A minimum of four public town hall meetings by October 31, 2026
Weekly public ordinance review sessions involving Supervisors and staff beginning the week of June 22, 2026
A final public hearing prior to ordinance consideration
The County will maintain a dedicated webpage on the County's website to provide a centralized source of information throughout the moratorium, including schedules, agendas, minutes, draft ordinances, related studies and reports, public comments, timelines, frequently asked questions, and other documents related to the process.