No project in Monmouth Township, but 1 nearby
Who decides here: the Shawnee County Commissioners usually decides on zoning in Monmouth Township. Townships here have little say over land use.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Shawnee County
County commissioners approved a six-month pause on new data center applications, through Feb. 17, 2027. The Compass application filed in July keeps moving through review, but the county will not approve or deny it until the pause ends.
📜 Data center rules · Shawnee County
County commissioners raised the conditional use permit fee for data centers, solar and battery storage from $700 to $15,000. The county can hire outside experts (noise, water, power) and the company must pay for them.
🗺️ Zoning change · Shawnee County
County commissioners changed zoning rules so data centers and battery storage need a conditional use permit, which lets the county set conditions or say no. The planning commission had recommended it 6-1 in May.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Monmouth Township. - Go to township meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Monmouth Township: Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. (company) or Freestate Electric Co-op (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Kansas.