Cache County Planning Commission Meeting 11-05-2026

Cache County Planning Commission meeting, November 5, 2026: The commission considered a proposed data-center code amendment following a public hearing with no public speakers. Members generally favored Option 2, which removes the accessory-use category, limits eligible facilities to small and medium data centers in a new overlay zone, and bars large-scale facilities. The proposal includes application and operating standards covering utilities, water, noise, setbacks, emergency response, and closure planning. A motion was made to recommend approval to the County Council with legal revisions, a geotechnical-report requirement, and removal of anti-vibration levels; the transcript does not capture the vote or its outcome. The commission also discussed possible future code changes to streamline permitting for irrigation infrastructure, particularly farm and canal projects, but took no substantive action on that proposal.

The commission voted 4–1 to deny a North Valley Landfill conditional-use-permit amendment. The request concerned operating hours, direct delivery of waste, and accepted materials, including construction and demolition debris and special wastes. Discussion included potential transfer-station and trucking costs, impacts on county residents, and concerns about road safety, litter, and prior permit commitments; commissioners indicated further community discussion and a revised proposal could be considered. No contract awards, vendor selections, or budget allocations were identified.