Planning board reviews draft ordinance to limit data centers with new zoning, buffers and application rules

Planning staff presented a revised draft ordinance that would restrict where data centers can locate in town and require applicants to provide more detailed site information. The staff member said the draft adds zoning restrictions and a new Section 6 that lists required application materials, including a detailed site description, maps showing vegetation and curb cuts, and utility connections. "I added, zoning restriction of, data centers," the staff member said while walking members through the changes.