Notice of Public Hearing before the Woodbury County Zoning Commission regarding Nuclear Energy Facilities, Nuclear Waste Storage, and Related Uses

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION REGARDING THE ADDITION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY FACILITIES, NUCLEAR WASTE STORAGE AND/OR RELATED USES 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 March 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., Mar. 21, 2025.

Item One (1)

CONSIDERATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY FACILITIES, NUCLEAR WASTE STORAGE AND/OR RELATED USES ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR A RECOMMENDATION TO THE WOOBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Woodbury County Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the potential inclusion of nuclear energy facilities, nuclear waste storage, and/or related uses as land use options in the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance. The hearing will address various aspects of permitting these facilities, including nuclear energy generation, modular nuclear energy systems, nuclear waste storage, and other related 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, nuclear waste storage and/or related uses as either allowed or conditional uses in specific zoning districts such as the General Industrial (GI) Zoning District within Woodbury County. Additionally, the discussions may include amendments to add new sections related to nuclear energy facilities and nuclear waste storage and/or related uses, update definitions, renumber articles, sections, and pages, and/or reorganize the content of the Zoning Ordinance as necessary. The goal of the hearing is to gather public input and determine the appropriate way to address the potential inclusion of nuclear-related land uses in the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance in terms of preparing a recommendation to the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors.