Planning Commission recommends making data centers a special use in I1 district
May 26, 2026
The Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals voted May 20 to recommend Text Amendment 26-004 to Title 11, which would change the table of permitted uses so data centers in the I1 district require special-use approval rather than by-right permits. Staff said the change lets the board review site-specific impacts such as water, noise and setbacks.
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The Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals voted on May 20 to recommend approval of Text Amendment 26-004 to Title 11, which would revise the table of permitted uses to make data centers a special use in the I1 (industrial) district rather than a permitted by-right use. Staff presented the amendment and said the change is intended to require projects to come before the board for site-specific conditions and review.
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