Commission sets 750‑foot sensitive‑receptor setback as baseline during data center debate

Jul 30, 2026

Commissioners settled on a 750‑foot baseline setback from sensitive receptors for data centers (with no consensus for flexible reductions), discussed minimum lot sizes (25 acres) and small‑scale exceptions; staff will include fixed numeric setbacks in the final draft rather than deferring to other district rules.

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The Planning Commission discussed dimensional standards for data centers and reached agreement on baseline numeric setbacks.

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