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Council tables data-center zoning changes after public concern, schedules public hearing
Summary
Two ordinances to amend the city's zoning code for data centers were tabled until the council can hold public hearings and gather additional input; multiple public commenters also urged scrutiny of data-center impacts.
Council deferred two proposed zoning amendments related to data centers to allow for further public input and a scheduled public hearing.
Items 8A and 8B, both described as amendments to the zoning ordinance concerning data centers, were presented but tabled so the council and staff can gather additional information and hold a public hearing at a later date. The council’s action followed significant public comment earlier in the meeting from residents who expressed concern about local impacts of data centers, including electricity costs, noise, water use and the identity of project developers.
Public commenters urged vigilance: one speaker said a court hearing on data-center permitting is set for Thursday and encouraged residents to attend; another said data centers could have adverse regional effects. Council did not vote on the zoning language itself and directed that the ordinances remain tabled until a public hearing and more information are available.
