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Urbana moves multiple zoning code updates to second reading, including computing-infrastructure definition and parking standards
Summary
Council held a public hearing and advanced a package of zoning updates affecting definitions, the M-1 manufacturing district, B-2 business district, supplemental standards and parking/loading requirements; the changes add a definition for computing infrastructure, adjust permitted uses and clarify lot-occupancy and parking rules.
The Urbana City Council on April 15 advanced a package of zoning-code amendments to second reading that would update multiple chapters of the city’s codified ordinances, add a new definition for computing infrastructure and data processing, and modify parking, loading and accessory-use rules.
Why it matters: The changes clarify how the city treats newer uses (for example, web-hosting and data processing) and bring consistency across separate zoning chapters on issues such as dumpster enclosures, fence heights and lot-occupancy calculations.
Main changes described by staff - New definition: Staff said a definition for “computing infrastructure and data processing” (including web hosting and related uses) has been added to Chapter 11-02 (definitions), and the parking ratio for that new use will follow the ratio used for warehousing/light manufacturing in…
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