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2 issues in zoning with critical priority

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State Preemption of Local Land Use Authority

Council members expressed deep frustration over state-mandated legislation regarding solar and battery storage facilities that strips local governments of their authority to regulate placement. Despite ethical objections and concerns over neighborhood safety, the council voted to adopt the state changes to comply with the Dillon Rule and avoid legal defeat.

Last discussed Oct 24, 2026

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Data Center Regulations, Policy, and Moratorium

City staff presented a comprehensive update on potential data center zoning rules, making them conditional uses, and recommended raising the local tax rate from 40 cents to $2.00 per $100 of assessed value to capture fair revenue.

14 mentionsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026