Notice of Public Hearing before the Woodbury County Zoning Commission regarding Nuclear Energy Facilities

posted on 2/11/25
posted by Community & Economic Development (Planning & Zoning)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION REGARDING THE ADDITION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY FACILITIES IN THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE

The Woodbury County Zoning Commission will have a meeting and will hold a public hearing on the following item hereafter described in detail on February 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the matter may be considered.

Said public hearing will be held in the Board of Supervisors’ meeting room in the basement of the Woodbury County Courthouse, 620 Douglas Street, Sioux City, Iowa.  Copies of said item may now be examined at the office of the Woodbury County Community and Economic Development, on the 6th Floor of said courthouse by any interested persons. All persons who wish to be heard in respect to the matter should appear at the aforesaid public hearings in person or call: 712-454-1133 and enter the Conference ID: 638 086 537# during the meeting to listen or comment.  However, it is recommended to attend in person as there is the possibility for technical difficulties with phone and computer systems.  You may forward your written comments by mail or email to: Woodbury County Community and Economic Development, 6th Floor, Woodbury County Courthouse, 620 Douglas St., Sioux City, IA 51101; Emails should be sent to Daniel Priestley at: dpriestley@woodburycountyiowa.gov.  Only signed comments will be considered and should be received no later than 10:00 AM on Fri., Feb. 21, 2025.

Item One (1)

NUCLEAR ENERGY FACILITIES

ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT CONSIDERATION

The Woodbury County Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the potential inclusion of Nuclear Energy Facilities as a land use option in the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance. The hearing will address various aspects of permitting nuclear energy facilities, including but not limited to nuclear energy generation, modular nuclear energy systems, and other nuclear technologies. The Commission will consider options such as amending the Land Use Summary Table of Allowed Uses (Section 3.03.4) to designate Nuclear Energy Facilities as either an allowed or conditional use in all or specific zoning districts within Woodbury County. Additionally, discussions may include amendments to add new sections related to nuclear energy facilities, update definitions, and renumber and/or reorganize the content of the Zoning Ordinance as necessary.

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This content was printed from the County website at woodburycountyiowa.gov on March 25, 2025.