Consideration of an amendment to the Land Development Code, Chapter 3, Table 3.24(B) Schedule of Permitted Principal Uses, which includes the addition of 'data centers' as a use and related standards, Case GC26-011

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

<strong><em>Second Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong><br><br>Staff answered questions from the City Council. One individual spoke in favor during the public hearing.<br><br><strong><em>First Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong><br><br>Staff has prepared an amendment to the Land Development Code Chapter 3, Land Use which would amend sections of the code regarding data centers. The purpose of the amendment is to introduce data centers as a land use.<br><br><strong>Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:</strong> The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amendment at their August 10, 2026 meeting by a vote of 7-0.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.