Data center setback code update
City of NorthfieldMinnesota- Detected
- Oct 21, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Sector
- Legal & Compliance
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From the meeting
Staff reported that council had reduced the required setback between data centers and parks or trails from 3,950 feet to 200 feet on October 6, 2026. Council also directed staff to explore a tiered regulatory framework for data centers as part of the 2027 Land Development Code update, including energy and water use impacts. This is not a procurement, but it is a policy trigger that could shape future site development and related consulting work.
- Meeting date
- October 21, 2026
- Agency
- City of Northfield
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