Commission to study data‑center zoning and seeks volunteers
Commissioners discussed a future study of data‑center zoning (deadline noted as May 18, 2027). Staff flagged concerns about water and electricity demands and invited commissioners to join a working effort to research best practices and peer jurisdictions.
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Planning staff identified data centers as a forthcoming priority for the commission and said the item is scheduled for a fuller review by May 18, 2027. Staff and commissioners noted technical complexities — including high water and energy use — and recommended researching peer jurisdictions with established ordinances. As staff observed, data centers raise a range of infrastructure and environmental questions: "They use a lot of water. They use a lot of electricity."
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