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Chelsea pauses data center permits for one year to review zoning
Summary
The council approved resolution 14-07 imposing a one-year moratorium on building permits and new business licenses for data centers in Chelsea to allow a review of zoning rules and potential changes.
Council President brought resolution 14-07 forward and the council approved a one-year moratorium on building permits and new business licenses for any data center in the city of Chelsea.
Mayor (role) described the moratorium as "a lot like the last 1, except it's a 1 year moratorium on building permits and new business licenses for any data center in the city of Chelsea," and said the pause will give the city time to assess the zoning ordinance for inadequacies or potential modifications. The motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
The council did not adopt ordinance language or a schedule for revision during the meeting. The moratorium is intended to be temporary while staff and elected officials evaluate zoning provisions that govern data center siting and permitting.
