Commission weighs limited general‑plan guidance for data centers and telecoms, delegates technical rules to zoning

Oct 9, 2026

The commission debated adding general‑plan policy on data centers and telecommunications; staff recommended handling technical siting, compatibility and maintenance rules in a telecommunications ordinance in the zoning code while adding broad policy language encouraging colocation and protection of water/power resources.

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Commissioners discussed whether to add specific policies for data centers and telecommunication facilities to the Trinity 2050 general plan or to leave detailed siting and operational rules to the zoning code and implementing ordinances.

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