Council votes to place temporary moratorium on data centers (first reading)
On first reading, council moved to add a definition for 'data centers' and impose a six‑month moratorium (Oct. 2026–March 2027) so staff can craft development standards; language requires accepting applications and notifying applicants of reapplication obligations during the moratorium.
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Council reviewed Ordinance 26‑1873, which would add a definition of "data centers" to the zoning ordinance and impose a six‑month moratorium on new data‑center approvals while staff develops permanent regulations addressing environmental, health and nuisance concerns. The clerk explained planning staff will add a temporary definition and the moratorium is expected to take effect in October 2026 and expire at the end of March 2027.
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