Data Center Land Use Regulations (Chapter 34)

Recommended referencing recognized international standards like ISO/IEC 22237 for data center facilities to ensure public safety and environmental protection.

Expressed deep concern over high water consumption by data centers amid local water shortages and drying lakes.

Questioned why heavy industrial data centers are proposed in lower-income rural counties and called for a resident vote before approval.

Called for a 24-month moratorium on data centers, citing statutory compliance, power grid strain, and water depletion risks.

Shared memories of growing up in Tooele County's desert and made an emotional plea to protect desert ecosystems and water from data center drains.

Highlighted declining water levels in local lakes and argued that pushing forward without thorough environmental testing is dangerous.

Warned about toxic diesel generator emissions, hazardous chemical storage, wastewater brine, and health impacts, demanding an immediate regulatory pause.

Raised concerns about electrical grid reliability, healthcare vulnerability during power outages, and high local baseline health statistics.

Cited state case law and LUDMA requirements, arguing that data centers constitute a nuisance and chapters allowing them violate public welfare mandates.