Council advances first reading to rezone Horizon Center parcel to IND‑3 as applicant cites nuclear work

Jun 9, 2025

Council approved first reading to rezone Development Area 5 (approx. 96.5 acres) in Horizon Center from IND‑2 to IND‑3 after applicant representatives said the proposed use relates to nuclear work; some council members and residents expressed concerns about placing IND‑3 near greenways and housing and asked for more technical detail before final reading.

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Council held a public first-reading on an ordinance to change the zoning classification of Development Area 5 in the Horizon Center Industrial Park from IND‑2 to IND‑3. Staff and the applicant said IND‑3 is required for upcoming proprietary activities that the applicant characterized as nuclear‑related; the city manager has secured state grant funding to hire a consultant to evaluate a potential dedicated nuclear zoning district.

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