Sitka Leaders Recommend Zoning Changes for Data Center Development

News ClipDaily Sitka Sentinel·Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County, AK·10/20/2026

Sitka city leaders are recommending changes to the city’s zoning code to address data center development. The recommendations come as proposals for data centers emerge in Southeast Alaska and elsewhere in the state.

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City leaders in Sitka are recommending amendments to the city’s zoning code to establish how data center developments would be regulated. The issue is emerging as data center proposals appear in Southeast Alaska and across the state.

The recommendations were scheduled for discussion at a regular meeting at Centennial Hall, but the available article text does not provide details on the proposed changes or any final government action.