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Planning commission reviews draft data-center ordinance; commissioners press staff on power, water and noise safeguards
Summary
City staff presented a draft data-center zoning ordinance for discussion; commissioners raised questions about on-site power generation, water and sewer capacity, moratorium limits and the need for measurable noise or decibel standards. Staff expects a public hearing in April and council introduction in May.
City staff presented a draft data-center zoning ordinance and asked the Planning Commission for feedback before a public hearing slated for April and anticipated City Council introduction in May.
Staff (speaker 2) said the ordinance was prepared after months of research and is intended to create a clear regulatory framework if data centers locate in the city. "This is a draft that we put together after several months of research and pulling best planning practices together," staff said.
Commissioners pressed staff on several technical and policy issues. Commissioner (speaker 6) listed possible mitigation and design…
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