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Socorro adopts temporary moratorium on large custodial facilities and new data-center zoning rules after public hearing
Summary
After hours of public comment on water, wastewater and community impacts, the Socorro City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on large custodial facilities and approved a new zoning ordinance to regulate data centers, while asking staff to refine technical provisions suggested by speakers.
Socorro City Council on March 19 adopted two land-use measures aimed at limiting large custodial facilities and tightening rules for data centers following an extended public hearing that drew residents, organizers and elected officials.
The council approved a temporary moratorium ordinance to pause acceptance, processing and approvals of certain development permits for infrastructure-dependent projects, including custodial facilities housing more than 100 people. Deputy City Manager Victor Betis told the council staff was available to answer questions about the ordinance before the motion to adopt carried.
The meeting then moved to a zoning ordinance that recognizes data centers as a distinct land use, limits possible…
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