City adds restrictions on data centers, changes zoning rule

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City adds restrictions on data centers, changes zoning rule

Cash proffers — in which developers pay to offset effects on the community like necessary road expansions —  will now be permitted in zoning applications after a 4-1 city council vote in favor of the change. City officials explained that all zoning requests would still be considered and adjusted individually, but allowance for cash proffers will provide more flexibility in zoning decisions. Source