LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The Linn County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a new zoning ordinance for nuclear energy facilities, effective upon publication in the Cedar Rapids Gazette within the next week.

This ordinance establishes guidelines for nuclear energy generation and waste storage, addressing local land use considerations while leaving radiological safety to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Brandy Z. Meischeid

Credit: Linn County Iowa website

The ordinance includes application requirements, review procedures, and host community agreements, ensuring community input and safety. Residents were invited to provide feedback on the draft via the county's website.

“With the growing demand for energy, the need for a comprehensive and well-thought-out nuclear ordinance t

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