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Permit report notes steady activity and local opposition to solar and data center projects
Summary
Staff reported steady permit activity and said some large projects — notably proposed solar and data center developments — have generated organized citizen opposition; the board was told planning commission and public input will factor into any approvals.
The building official said permit activity has remained consistent and that larger projects, including proposed solar installations and data centers, have prompted organized citizen opposition. "There's a lot of opposition to like solar projects and data centers and I'm sure you all heard that on the news... the citizens who surround these projects... they're very organized and they're like, we don't want this stuff," the official said, describing recent public reaction and planning commission processes.
The official reminded members that such projects proceed through planning and public hearings where citizens’ concerns are considered and that the planning commission evaluates proposals on their merits. The board did not take formal action on any specific large project during this meeting.
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