Murray City Council holds first reading on proposed data center ordinance

The Murray City Council held first reading of an ordinance regarding the construction of data centers Thursday.

The council held a special call meeting to pass first reading after the Murray Planning Commission revised a draft ordinance regulating data centers. 

The Planning Commision had sent a proposal last week, but the council asked for a one week moratorium.

The draft ordinance accomodated community feedback following the planning commission's June 9th meeting. 

The ordinance wording ensured that a data center was not coming to Murray currently, but for the potential of a facility in the future.  

Other notable changes included frequent annual reports, permit renewals, and increasing distance from wetlands.