Paris enacts temporary moratorium on data centers
The Paris Commission has enacted a temporary moratorium on data centers within city limits, acting on a recommendation from the Paris Municipal Regional Planning Commission. This moratorium will remain in effect for several months, potentially up to a year, while a consultant works with the city to revise its zoning ordinances.
The Paris Commission has approved a temporary moratorium on computer and electronic data processing centers within city limits. This decision follows a recommendation from the Paris Municipal Regional Planning Commission. The moratorium will remain active for an estimated several months, potentially up to a year, to allow a consultant to complete work on revising the city's zoning ordinances.
City Attorney James Smith noted that the consultant's work and the moratorium could last almost a year. The commission passed the moratorium with a unanimous voice vote from the commissioners present. Separately, City Manager Kim Foster provided updates on various city projects, including signalization upgrades and new traffic light installations, some of which face delays due to parts acquisition issues. The article also noted appointments to several city boards, including David Flowers to the Paris Utility Authority and Brett Stoots to the Industrial Development Board.
Two unrelated rezoning requests were also given final approval for properties along Highway 218 Bypass and Highway 77, both being rezoned to B-1 (Highway Commercial District).