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Planning commission advancing battery storage ordinance; data center tax discussion noted
Summary
Staff said the planning commission has reviewed a draft battery energy storage ordinance since fall and expects a public hearing in February, with the board to see a draft in March or April; supervisors asked whether a special data‑center tax overlay could be pursued and staff said further research is needed.
The board received an update on a draft battery energy storage ordinance under review by the Planning Commission. Staff said the commission has been reviewing the draft since September and visited a battery storage facility as part of an annual retreat. The planning commission requested minor tweaks and is expected to hold a public hearing in February; staff predicted the board could see the ordinance in March or April.
A supervisor asked a separate question about establishing a data‑center tax or a special overlay district. Staff said that would require research to determine whether a local special overlay or consistent regional rate is feasible and that the planning commission lists data‑center policy as a near-term priority following battery storage work. No policy decision or draft tax ordinance was proposed at the meeting.
