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Council affirms that stand-alone data centers are not a permitted use in Westminster
Summary
Council adopted Resolution No. 20 (7–0) reaffirming that data centers are not a permitted use under current Westminster code; councilors discussed whether an ordinance/comp-plan amendment would be required to provide a permanent ban and asked staff to research enclaves and utility impacts.
Council adopted Resolution No. 20 on July 27, affirming that stand-alone data centers are not a permitted use in the city of Westminster and endorsing staff’s interpretation of current land-use rules.
Councilor Hart moved the resolution with an amendment discussion aimed at explicitly banning data centers. "Data centers are not allowed in Westminster," staff and planning counsel reiterated; Councilor Hart argued for an explicit ban citing water use and long-term impacts. City planning and legal staff explained that zoning is permissive and that a permanent ban would require ordinance action or comprehensive-plan procedures; council directed staff to research options including the Unified Development Code update and issues for adjacent unincorporated areas. The resolution passed by roll call, 7–0.
Council flagged further work on whether an ordinance or UDC amendment would be needed to make any ban permanent and instructed staff to report back with options and analysis.
