Brighton data center proposal paused as city considers one-year moratorium
Plans for a 155-acre, eight-building data center near a Brighton neighborhood and elementary school have been paused after the companies behind the proposal withdrew their application. The Brighton City Council is considering extending a data center moratorium from six months to one year, with one additional vote needed for approval.
A proposed 155-acre data center development in Brighton, Colorado, featuring eight buildings near a residential neighborhood and elementary school, has been put on hold after the companies behind the project rescinded their application. The proposal drew a large crowd to a Brighton City Council meeting, where community members spoke about the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Peter Padilla announced the withdrawal during the meeting. The council also advanced a measure to expand the city's data center moratorium from six months to one year, covering applications for permits, licenses, zoning and other land-use approvals. The moratorium still requires one additional favorable vote to take effect, with a second vote expected October 20.