Zoning office reports 36-permit increase; data center moratorium language under counsel review

Jul 21, 2026

Director Erika Roeder told the committee the zoning office is "36 permits ahead of last year" and said paperwork for a proposed data center moratorium remains with corporate counsel, who is reviewing language to ensure it is "proper and binding."

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Erika Roeder, Zoning Department Administrator, reported that the office is "36 permits ahead of last year," signaling an uptick in permitting activity compared with 2025. Roeder also said paperwork for a proposed data center moratorium "is still with Corporate Counsel" and that counsel "wants to make sure all language is proper and binding to avoid any future legal issues."

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