WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC TOWN HALL MEETINGS ON DATA CENTER ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2026

WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC TOWN HALL MEETINGS ON DATA CENTER ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA — The Woodbury County Zoning Commission will host three initial public listening sessions to gather citizen input on potential amendments to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance regarding data center facilities in unincorporated areas. Additional meetings will be scheduled in other Woodbury County communities as needed.

The Zoning Commission is studying data centers with the mission to prepare a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on how to facilitate the permitting application process in the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance as a zoning ordinance text amendment or another ordinance. The Commission will be seeking input on potential requirements and regulations, as well as zoning districts (locations) such as the General Industrial (GI) Zoning District, and the permitting application process itself, such as a conditional use permit or a comparable mechanism.

IMPORTANT JURISDICTIONAL NOTICE: These town hall meetings and proposed zoning regulations apply ONLY to unincorporated areas under Woodbury County zoning jurisdiction. Incorporated cities and towns within Woodbury County regulate their own zoning ordinances and corporate boundaries independently.

INITIAL TOWN HALL SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS:

1. SLOAN TOWN HALL Date & Time: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM Location: Sloan Community Hall Address: 423 Evans Street, Sloan, IA 51055
2. MOVILLE TOWN HALL Date & Time: Monday, September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM Location: Moville Community Center Address: 815 Main Street, Moville, IA 51039
3. SALIX TOWN HALL Date & Time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM Location: Salix Community Center Address: 317 Tipton Street, Salix, IA 51052

All interested residents, property owners, and stakeholders are strongly encouraged to attend and share their perspectives. You are also welcome to share your written comments and concerns by sending them to Dan Priestley at dpriestley@woodburycountyiowa.gov or to Woodbury County Planning and Zoning, 620 Douglas Street, Sixth Floor, Sioux City, IA 51101.

For further information, please contact Dan Priestley, Zoning Coordinator, Woodbury County Planning and Zoning at (712) 279-6609 or visit the county website at www.woodburycountyiowa.gov.

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