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Data centers in Airport Zones

Text amendment to add data centers and self-serve power plants as permitted uses in airport zones (PLOTA20240373). Continued March 25; failed April 8, 2025. On April 8 the work session directed staff to develop a comprehensive data center policy.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Code change
Location
Citywide, airport zones

Every hearing and vote

  1. March 25, 2025 · City Council

    Data centers and self-serve power plants in airport zones

    Continued

    A text amendment to Section 14.17D.020 adding data centers and self-serve power plants as permitted uses in airport zones (PLOTA20240373) was continued to a future council meeting.

  2. April 8, 2025 · City Council

    Data centers as permitted use in Airport Zones

    Denied

    The ordinance (PLOTA20240373) failed. The Summary of Action records "Failed: 6-0," with Council Member Travis Hoban excused, and does not give a yes/no breakdown.

  3. April 8, 2025 · City Council work session

    Data centers and self-serve power plants

    Approved · 6-0

    Council Member Rachel Whipple moved, seconded by Council Member Katrice MacKay, to direct council staff to work with the administration and outside partners to develop a comprehensive policy on data centers.

    Moved by Council Member Rachel Whipple, seconded by Council Member Katrice MacKay. Vote: 6-0

  4. April 8, 2025 · City Council work session

    Data centers as a permitted use in Airport Zones

    Discussed

    Presented only.