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Development Services reports rising project activity; data center interest slows without power agreements

5830278 · August 19, 2025
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Cameron, Development Services director, told the commission the office has seen increased planning activity and higher building valuation in 2025 while data center interest has slowed because applicants lack the required power purchase agreements.

Cameron, Development Services director, gave the commission a monthly update on planning, building permits and larger projects.

Cameron said planning activity has increased: comparing 2024 totals (76 projects including subdivisions, zone changes and conditional use permits), the office reported 65 planning projects so far in 2025. He said staff hopes to bring zoning ordinance amendments to the commission later in the year addressing items such as battery energy storage systems, solar farms and minor corrections to the ordinance.

On building permits, Cameron reported the…

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