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Mayor Dixon is pushing for a ban on data centers in Millville, citing significant concerns over fiscal impacts, environmental risks, and quality of life.

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Millville mayor presses for ban on data centers, citing water, energy and quality-of-life concerns
Mayor Dixon urged the commission to adopt land-use rules that would effectively bar data centers, arguing they often come with long tax abatements, limited long-term jobs, large water and energy demands and noise impacts; commissioners and the city solicitor discussed legal limits on a truly "permanent" ban.
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May 5, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Millstone Township is taking a bold step by proposing an ordinance that could ban data centers entirely and redefine local land use!

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Millstone committee advances ordinance to ban data centers and define warehouses
The township held a second reading on Ordinance 26-15, proposing new land-use definitions and a prohibition on data centers and micro/mini data centers across Millstone; no public members spoke and the committee moved the procedural adoption by roll call.
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September 21, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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A proposed 35-acre subdivision in Larimer County is battling new HOA restrictions that could reshape the future of developments in the area.

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County Commissioners Approve Jacobs Subdivision Amid HOA Changes in Larimer County
Larimer County approves Jacobs subdivision while HOA restricts further subdivision efforts.
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July 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Pitkin County is reshaping its future with new zoning regulations that could impact land ownership and usage for years to come.

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Pitkin County Council Discusses Future Zoning Regulations and Land Ownership Impacts
Council reviews implications of rezoning for future land ownership and use changes.
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July 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Woodland Park's City Council just made history by adopting a groundbreaking Unified Development Code, streamlining land-use regulations for a brighter future!

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Woodland Park adopts unified development code after multi‑year rewrite
After three years of work and public review, Woodland Park City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 15‑21, Series 2026, replacing titles on mobile homes, subdivisions and zoning with a single Unified Development Code and approving targeted edits on stables and signs.
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March 10, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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Yamhill County just greenlit a controversial 14-lot subdivision, changing the land's designation and zoning in a unanimous emergency vote!

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Commissioners adopt emergency ordinance approving 14‑lot subdivision for John Abrams
The board approved Ordinance No. 943, adopting a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning map change to allow a 14‑lot subdivision for tax lot R441801000 (applicant John Abrams) with exceptions to four statewide planning goals; the ordinance was approved on first and second reading and declared an emergency after a unanimous vote.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Kuna City Council just took major steps towards revitalization by approving key planning updates and selecting JUB Engineers to lead the city's comprehensive plan!

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Kuna council approves multiple planning-code updates, selects JUB Engineers for comprehensive plan
Council approved a landscaping code amendment, updates to land-use tables and the design-review form, and selected JUB Engineers to lead the city's comprehensive plan update; residents raised requests to publish developer agreements and add recreational uses.
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May 7, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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Carroll County officials are standing firm against the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, warning that it could devastate local landscapes and threaten vital water supplies.

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County officials renew opposition to Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, cite legal, land‑use and cost concerns
Commissioners described the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project as harmful to Carroll County’s landscape and water supplies, said the county has set aside funds for legal action, and discussed zoning deferrals and regulatory uncertainty over transmission approvals.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Lake County is revamping its camping and lodging codes, introducing new categories and stricter standards to protect its beautiful backcountry while boosting local business opportunities.

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Lake County staff propose new camping and lodging categories, cap event frequency
Planning staff presented a draft rewrite that separates camp and lodging uses into new categories, raises backcountry parcel minimums, introduces occupancy limits, and permits limited accessory events to support small businesses while protecting sensitive lands.
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August 20, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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A county commissioner is raising alarms over a proposed cannabis operation at a former Superfund site, citing serious environmental concerns and lack of local ownership.

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County commissioner voices opposition to cannabis operation at former wood‑treating Superfund site in Hollywood
An unidentified county commissioner told colleagues and residents they will oppose a proposed cannabis production facility at the old Hollywood wood‑treating plant, citing the site's Superfund cleanup history, local environmental concerns and the applicant’s out‑of‑county ties.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Grand County has hit the pause button on data-center applications for 180 days to ensure they create the best regulations for the future!

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Grand County adopts 180‑day pause on data‑center applications to craft rules
The Grand County Commission unanimously adopted a 180‑day temporary land‑use regulation pausing acceptance and processing of data‑center, power‑plant and related digital‑infrastructure applications while staff drafts permanent standards and aligns local code with state law.
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July 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Columbia County residents are calling for a moratorium on new data centers to protect their water resources and community, urging officials to take a pause before rushing approvals.

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Residents push moratorium; commissioners direct staff to research ordinance changes
Multiple residents urged Columbia County to impose a moratorium or ban on hyperscale data centers, citing water, noise and decommissioning risks. Commissioners directed staff to study moratorium language and options for amending land-development regulations.
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July 27, 2026 at 6:52 AM
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The Lancaster County Planning Commission has unanimously denied the Barberville preliminary plat, citing serious violations of development regulations that could reshape the future of the project.

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Planning commission denies Barberville preliminary plat again, citing multiple UDO violations
The Lancaster County Planning Commission voted 6–0 to deny the remanded Barberville preliminary plat after finding the record lacked required open-space calculations, tree-preservation plans, building footprints and that unauthorized land‑disturbing activity had occurred.
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July 24, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Sweetwater City Council just approved a major update to its zoning ordinance, reshaping the future of development in the city!

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Sweetwater Council approves future land-use amendment and updated zoning ordinance after public hearings
After public hearings and staff presentations, the Sweetwater City Council approved an amendment to the 2022 future land use map and adopted an updated zoning land-use ordinance intended to align zoning with the city's comprehensive plan and add design, landscaping and nonconformity rules.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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Vermont's agencies are pushing to streamline forestry regulations, aiming to exempt log and pulp concentration yards and avoid new definitions that could muddy the waters for logging operations.

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ANR, FPR propose Act 250 edits to align forestry with agriculture and narrow permit conditions
Agency witnesses told the committee they support LURB recommendations to reinstate log and pulp yard exemptions, avoid new statutory definitions for 'logging' and 'forestry,' and to narrow Act 250 amendment jurisdiction so forestry activities consistent with acceptable management practices are not unduly constrained.
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February 27, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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St. Clair County Commissioners are grappling with a contentious proposal to set a 15,000-square-foot minimum lot size, aiming to balance growth management with property rights amid rapid development.

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Commissioners weigh 15,000 sq ft minimum in proposed subdivision regulations
St. Clair County commissioners debated a proposal to set a 15,000-square-foot minimum lot size, grandfather two named subdivisions and offer a short administrative grace period; supporters cited growth management and critics warned it would worsen affordability and block projects already in process.
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June 29, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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Cicero Town Board is pausing all major data center applications to investigate potential impacts on local infrastructure—what does this mean for the future of technology in your town?

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Cicero board sets July 22 hearing on temporary moratorium for large-scale data centers
The Town Board voted June 24 to set a July 22 public hearing on a proposed 12-month moratorium on zoning or special-permit applications for large-scale data centers, AI computing facilities and cryptocurrency mining while the town studies infrastructure and regulatory needs.
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June 28, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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Platte County residents are raising serious concerns over a proposed data center, demanding safeguards for wildlife, water, and community impact before any rezoning takes place.

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Residents press Platte County for answers on data-center rezoning, propose developer remediation fund
A resident raised questions about wastewater, road impacts, and wildlife protections for a proposed rezoning to industrial for a potential data center; another participant proposed a county-held developer fund to cover demonstrable tangible property damages from industrial projects.
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July 23, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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The Town of Bath has put a temporary hold on new data center developments, leaving county officials to weigh potential benefits against environmental concerns.

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Town of Bath moratorium slows local data center recruitment; county reports only exploratory interest
Staff told the committee that the Town of Bath has enacted a temporary moratorium on new data center development; county staff have received only exploratory site‑selector calls and no active data center prospect has been reported to date.
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July 30, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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Desert Hot Springs just hit pause on new data centers for over 22 months to tackle crucial water, power, and land-use issues—what does this mean for the community's future?

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Desert Hot Springs extends data‑center moratorium 22 months and directs staff study
The City of Desert Hot Springs unanimously extended an urgency moratorium on new data centers for 22 months to allow the city to develop regulations addressing water, power and land‑use impacts, and directed staff to study impacts with partner agencies.
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July 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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Act 250 is set to reshape Vermont's land use landscape—discover the key triggers and processes that could impact your next development project!

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Legislative Council briefs committee on Act 250: permit triggers, 10-by-5-by-5 rule, exemptions and process
Legislative Council staff told the Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee that Act 250 (cited in testimony as '10 BSA chapter 151') requires permits for certain developments, outlined major jurisdictional triggers (e.g., elevation, acreage thresholds, 10-by-5-by-5 housing test), exemptions, and the district commission review and appeals process.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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Larimer County has hit the pause button on new data center applications to tackle pressing concerns about infrastructure demands and land-use regulations!

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Larimer County approves 30-day pause on data center applications amid concern about utilities and code gaps
The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners approved a 30-day moratorium on processing new data-center facility applications to give staff time to draft definitions and regulations addressing electricity, water and other impacts; the moratorium was included and passed as part of the consent agenda (3–0).
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January 29, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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After a heated debate, the Pleasant Valley Planning Board has set a preliminary maximum of 38 lots for a controversial cluster subdivision, but questions about road acreage could change everything!

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Planning board preliminarily approves 38‑lot cluster plan after legal debate over town‑road acreage
Developers and counsel debated whether acreage to be dedicated as town roads should be excluded from unconstrained land for density calculations; the board preliminarily adopted a resolution excluding town‑road acreage and set the maximum lot count at 38 for the 71 Wigston Road cluster plan.
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June 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Mount Pleasant has taken a bold step to protect isolated wetlands with a new ordinance and cutting-edge GIS tool, ensuring that crucial ecosystems are safeguarded despite recent federal rulings.

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Mount Pleasant officials outline new ordinance and GIS tool to protect isolated wetlands
Town of Mount Pleasant staff described a new ordinance adopted April 14 to protect non‑jurisdictional (isolated) wetlands and demonstrated a GIS screening tool that flags likely wetland areas for permitting decisions; county planners discussed possible countywide coordination. (Includes cost estimate for professional delineation and buffer rules.)
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June 13, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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Dayton is taking a bold step to reshape its landscape by proposing strict limits on gas stations, car washes, and banning large data centers to protect residential neighborhoods!

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Planning staff urges ban on large data centers, and new spacing rules for gas stations and car washes
City planning staff presented zoning text amendments that would restrict new gas stations and car washes near residential areas and propose a ban on data centers as a primary use; the commission moved the package forward after a public hearing and first reading of ordinance 32194-26.
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June 19, 2026 at 1:28 PM