Commission debates data-center definitions, megawatt thresholds and potential restrictions
Planning staff led a visioning discussion on drafting a data-center ordinance with consultant input (McKenna), debating megawatt-based size categories, setbacks, operational limits and the possibility of a short moratorium; staff expects a draft within 2'.5 to 3 months.
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Planning staff presented an initial framework for a data-center zoning amendment and led commissioners through definitions, use categories and potential regulatory tools. The consultant's recommended size categories were summarized as micro through hyperscale and referenced megawatt thresholds used in industry classification; staff and commissioners discussed alternative breakpoints and the regulatory implications of choosing one set of thresholds over another.
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