Staff to draft UDC changes for data centers after Metropolitan Council resolution

May 19, 2026

Director Holcomb said the Metropolitan Council requested staff review and amend Unified Development Code sections related to data centers; a staff-led text amendment will be brought to the commission in coming months.

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Director Holcomb told the Planning Commission that a recent Metropolitan Council resolution directed Planning Department staff to review and propose amendments to the Unified Development Code related to data centers. Holcomb said staff will prepare a text amendment, provide a staff report to the commission, and then take any proposed changes to the Metropolitan Council.

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