Mesa staff propose zoning and fire-code standards for battery energy storage systems
City staff outlined draft zoning and fire-code amendments to regulate battery energy storage systems (BESS), proposing definitions, siting limits, operational plans, annual sound studies, decommissioning and augmentation plans, and minimum separation and screening standards; staff said a virtual public meeting is set for 10/13/2025.
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City of Mesa staff on Oct. 6 presented draft zoning and fire-code amendments intended to regulate battery energy storage systems (BESS), a land use staff described as "emerging and increasingly prominent" and carrying unique public-safety and compatibility concerns.
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