Data Centers

The city's code defines data centers and high-energy-intensive uses and addresses use specific requirements. The code defines high-energy-intensive use as an operation that consumes one megawatt or more of electrical demand. The code specifies that high-energy-intensive use developments must maintain a minimum number of full-time employees determined by the amount of energy use (§4.6). High-energy-intensive uses require a permit and must maintain a surety bond (§5.7, §5.8). High-energy-intensive-uses are also subject to the state environmental quality review act (§8.13).