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Fenton aldermen approve zoning changes to allow auto service facilities, truck terminals and define data centers
Summary
The Board of Aldermen unanimously enacted ordinances to add definitions and expand allowable uses by special use permit for automobile/commercial motor vehicle service facilities and truck terminals, and to add a data center definition in the zoning code; petitions were recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission and petitioners attended to answer questions.
The Fenton Board of Aldermen on April 23 approved a package of zoning code amendments to add definitions for automobile/commercial motor vehicle service facilities and vehicle washing facilities, allow automobile/commercial motor vehicle service facilities in the BP‑3 district by special use permit, permit truck terminals in the BP‑2 district by special use permit, and add a definition for "data center." Alderman Ron Harrell led the readings and moved the ordinances after the Planning & Zoning Commission issued positive recommendations.
The changes follow planning‑commission reviews of three related cases. Patrick Hensley of Hensley Construction attended to represent SACO Auto Limited Partnership for the amendment allowing motor vehicle service use in BP‑3; petitioner Cam Duff attended on behalf of Scannell Properties for the truck‑terminal amendment. Community Development Director Amy Starck told the board the truck‑terminal definition already exists in the Code and that the request aligns BP‑2 with the CP‑1 district where the use is already allowed by special use permit.
Alderman Rogers asked whether the proposed automobile/service definitions explicitly cover electric‑vehicle related services; no further clarification was provided during the meeting. The Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval of all three text amendments; the Board waived the rules and enacted Bill Nos. 26‑21, 26‑22 and 26‑23 as Ordinance Nos. 4631, 4632 and 4633. Roll calls on the ordinances recorded unanimous aye votes from the seven members present with Alderman Lange absent.
The ordinances will take effect upon the mayor’s signature per the City’s adoption process. The petitions and staff reports remain on file with the Community Development Department for details on proposed definitions, special‑use criteria and any conditions tied to future permits.
