PHASE 9 – ORDINANCE FRAMEWORK
| PHASE 9 - ORDINANCE FRAMEWORK | |||||
| ☐ 1. PURPOSE | ☐ 2. DEFINITIONS | ☐ 3. APPLICABILITY | ☐ 4. ZONING | ☐ 5. SITING STANDARDS | ☐ 6. ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ Clearly define why the ordinance exists. ☐ Protect health, safety, welfare, land, and future generations. | ☐ Avoid ambiguity. Examples: ☐ Data Center ☐ Hyperscale ☐ Campus ☐ Expansion ☐ Backup Generator ☐ Cooling Facility ☐ Battery Storage ☐ Utility Infrastructure ☐ Sensitive Receptor ☐ Prime Farmland ☐ Critical Habitat | ☐ When permit required ☐ Campus expansions ☐ Utility upgrades ☐ Accessory uses ☐ Temporary facilities | ☐ Conditional Use only. ☐ Never permitted by right. | ☐ Minimum acreage ☐ Maximum footprint ☐ Maximum impervious coverage ☐ Building height ☐ Setbacks ☐ Buffers ☐ Road frontage ☐ Visual screening ☐ Landscaping ☐ Agricultural compatibility | ☐ Noise ☐ Lighting ☐ Heat ☐ Air emissions ☐ Stormwater ☐ Water conservation ☐ Wetlands ☐ Groundwater ☐ Tree preservation ☐ Dust |
| ☐ 7. INFRASTRUCTURE | ☐ 8. OPERATIONAL STANDARDS | ☐ 9. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS | ☐ 10. MONITORING | ☐ 11. FINANCIAL ASSURANCE | ☐ 12. ENFORCEMENT |
| ☐ Road improvements ☐ Bridge improvements ☐ Traffic control ☐ Utility upgrades ☐ Fiber ☐ Power ☐ Water ☐ Wastewater | ☐ Emergency plans ☐ Hazardous materials ☐ Generator testing ☐ Battery storage ☐ Maintenance ☐ Snow removal ☐ Security | ☐ Maximum decibel levels ☐ Maximum light spill ☐ Maximum water consumption ☐ Maximum emissions ☐ Maximum vibration ☐ Annual reporting | ☐ Annual inspections ☐ Independent audits ☐ Water monitoring ☐ Noise testing ☐ Lighting verification ☐ Air monitoring | ☐ Road bond ☐ Stormwater bond ☐ Landscaping bond ☐ Decommissioning bond ☐ Utility restoration bond ☐ Environmental cleanup bond | ☐ Inspections ☐ Violations ☐ Civil penalties ☐ Permit suspension ☐ Permit revocation ☐ Injunction authority |
| ☐ 13. DECOMMISSIONING | |||||
| ☐ Timeline | ☐ Equipment removal | ☐ Foundation removal | ☐ Utility removal | ☐ Soil restoration | ☐ Agricultural restoration ☐ Bond release only after completion |
This structure ensures the ordinance is clear, enforceable, and aligned with county goals, while providing strong public involvement and accountability.