A data center must qualify as a use permitted in its zoning district: the ordinance prohibits using or occupying a building or parcel, or erecting, moving, or altering a building, except for a use permitted in that district (Section 402).

A facility occupying more than 30,000 square feet in a single structure is classified as industrial, which may require locating it in an industrial zoning district and complying with industrial requirements (Section 302.05).

Industrial uses in the I-1 district must be operated so that noise, vibration, smoke, dust, toxic or noxious waste, odors, fire or explosive hazards, and glare are not detectable at the property line without instruments (Section 2001).

For an I-1 industrial facility located within 100 feet of a residential zoning district, all processes and storage, except vehicle storage, must be inside enclosed buildings (Section 2001).

Buildings and lots must comply with the applicable district's height, density, yard, setback, and open-space requirements; buildings may not exceed district height limits or occupy required yards (Sections 403–404).

Construction, excavation, filling, land development, building relocation, and substantial alteration require a building permit before work begins; the application must include detailed, dimensioned plans and site information (Section 3102).

A building or lot may not be occupied or used without an occupancy permit after construction, qualifying alteration, or a change of use; the permit can be denied if the use or completed construction does not comply with the ordinance or approved plans (Section 3103).

A building permit becomes invalid if authorized work is not started within six months, or if the work is suspended or abandoned for one year (Section 3102).

A business, trade, or industrial building must provide off-street loading space: one 10-by-25-foot space per 5,000 square feet for retail services, or one 10-by-50-foot space per 10,000 square feet for wholesale businesses and industries (Section 2704).

Industrial facilities must provide off-street parking at a rate of one space for every two employees, plus one space for each vehicle used directly in the business; office uses require one space per 200 square feet or four spaces per separate office, whichever is greater (Section 2701).

A proposed facility in a flood-hazard area must follow the underlying zoning restrictions and the City's flood ordinance, and no structure may extend into a designated floodway without a FEMA-approved No Rise certificate (Section 2303).

If a data center requires rezoning, the amendment must first be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation and then be subject to a City Council public hearing and vote (Sections 3301–3302).

A nonconforming data-center use may continue only if it was lawful when established; it may not be enlarged or extended, and it may not be re-established after being discontinued for one year (Sections 2901, 2905, and 2908).

Driveways connecting to City-maintained roads require approval through permits issued by the Building Inspector and the Director of Public Works (Section 2801).

Any fence requires a building permit and generally must be set back at least five feet from the City's right-of-way, with additional setback possible where sight distance or a clear zone is affected (Sections 2803–2804).

The ordinance classifies operations occupying more than 30,000 square feet in a single structure as industrial, providing a zoning category for large facilities such as a data center. Operations that occupy more than 30,000 sq. ft.

The I-1 Light Industrial District permits storage or warehousing facilities, offices, public utilities, and manufacturing, processing, assembling, repair, or servicing operations, subject to the district’s operating conditions. Storage or warehousing facilities are expressly listed as permitted uses.

The I-2 Heavy Industrial District permits all uses allowed in I-1, giving qualifying facilities access to the broader heavy-industrial use framework. All uses permitted in the I-1

I-1 and I-2 districts have no minimum building-site width, depth, or area, which allows large facilities to be designed on sites of varying dimensions without a stated minimum lot size. Width: None; Depth: None; Area: None

I-1 and I-2 districts have no maximum building-height limit, subject to applicable setbacks and other requirements. Maximum Building Height None

Public utility structures and land are permitted in I-1 and I-2 districts, supporting utility infrastructure serving an industrial facility. Utilities, Public (structures and land)

The Planned Unit Development district permits any use other than manufactured homes when the use is shown clearly on an approved master plan and complies with the specified planning requirements. Any use shall be permitted except for manufactured homes

A PUD has no minimum building-site requirement and no maximum building-height limit, provided the master plan preserves adequate open space, landscaping, recreation areas, and required parking and loading. No minimum building site is required

For a conforming project, the building inspector is required to issue a building permit after receiving the required plans and fees. the building inspector shall sign and return one copy

Required parking may be located on another off-street property within 400 feet of the principal use’s main entrance if it cannot reasonably be provided on the same lot, increasing site-design flexibility. within 400 feet of the main entrance

A lawful nonconforming use may continue even if later zoning regulations do not permit it, providing protection against future restrictions; however, the use may not be re-established after one year of discontinuance or enlarged. The lawful use of any building or lot existing

Projects with approved plans or construction established before adoption of the ordinance are not required to change their plans, construction, or designated use solely because of the ordinance. Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall require any change