LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The Linn County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved new zoning regulations governing nuclear energy generation and nuclear waste storage in unincorporated parts of the county.
The ordinance, effective once published in The Gazette, establishes application requirements, review procedures, and host community agreements for potential projects.
While the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission oversees safety standards for nuclear facilities, Linn County’s rules focus on land use, community impact, and local oversight…