Berthoud Develops Data Center Regulations After Year-Long Moratorium

The town of Berthoud is developing new regulations for data centers after town leaders passed a one-year moratorium in September. Community Development Director Anne Johnson is scheduled to present an update to the Board of Trustees during a Tuesday meeting regarding proposed changes to the town code.

These updates, which may be implemented as a formal amendment or a technical guide, will establish a formal definition for data centers. The town intends to use facility size as the primary factor in determining specific permit requirements. These regulatory efforts follow a study session held on September 29 designed to identify key zoning and regulatory issues.