Data center overlay zone
Citywide code changes on data centers. After an Aug. 19 direction to draft an overlay zone, the council on Sept. 23, 2025 removed data centers as permitted or conditional uses and enacted Chapter 14.34A creating a data center overlay zone, both 7-0.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
Every hearing and vote
August 19, 2025 · City Council work session
Data center policy and zoning
Approved · 7-0
The council discussed data center policy and zoning considerations. Council Member Gary Garrett moved to ask staff to draft legislation leading to a data center overlay zone, seconded by Council Member Becky Bogdin. It passed 7-0.
September 23, 2025 · City Council
Removing data centers as permitted or conditional uses
Approved · 7-0
The council approved a Title 14 amendment removing data centers as permitted or conditional uses (PLOTA20250458).
September 23, 2025 · City Council
Data center overlay zone, Chapter 14.34A
Approved · 7-0
The council enacted Chapter 14.34A creating a data center overlay zone (PLOTA20250182).
September 23, 2025 · City Council work session
Removing data centers from permitted and conditional uses
Discussed
Presentation of an ordinance amending Title 14 to remove data centers as permitted or conditional uses (PLOTA20250458), scheduled for that evening's council meeting.
September 23, 2025 · City Council work session
Data center overlay zone, Chapter 14.34A
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Becky Bogdin moved, seconded by Council Member Craig Christensen, to include the three Planning Commission recommendations and add language on water contamination mitigation strategies in the final ordinance. It passed 7-0, and the ordinance went to the evening council meeting.