Springfield P&Z forwards data center definitions, moratorium extension to City Council
Springfield’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended new data center definitions and a 120-day extension of the city’s moratorium on accepting and processing data center applications. The Springfield City Council is scheduled to hold public hearings on both measures before a final vote in November.
Springfield’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend a text amendment creating definitions for data centers, maximum power demand and three data center classes: accessory, micro and large-load. The commission also unanimously recommended extending the city’s moratorium on data center applications for 120 days beyond its scheduled Nov. 17 expiration.
The Springfield City Council is scheduled to hold public hearings on the proposed definitions and moratorium extension Oct. 26, with final votes planned for Nov. 16. The measures are part of the city’s effort to establish a regulatory framework for potential future data center development.