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Bristol City Council Meeting - 07/14/26
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Bristol City Council Proposes Reducing Maximum Data Center Size
The City Council is considering a text amendment to revise zoning regulations to reduce the maximum permitted gross floor area of data centers. This follows community feedback and concerns about the impact of such facilities. The current regulations allow for two sizes of data centers, with larger ones requiring a special permit in industrial zones. The council's proposed amendment aims to re-evaluate the appropriateness of the current maximum size and determine an alternative size consistent with the city's goals.
City Council Refers Data Center Zoning Amendment Request to Commission
The city council discussed and voted to approve a motion referring a request to the Bristol Zoning Commission to initiate a text amendment. This amendment would reduce the maximum permitted gross floor area of data centers within industrial and industrial park zoning districts. The council also approved amendments to require special permits for all data centers and to consider implementing distance requirements between data centers. This action is in response to community concerns about the impact of data centers.
Bristol City Council Moves to Restrict Data Center Development
The Bristol City Council voted to formally request that the Bristol Zoning Commission initiate and consider a text amendment to the zoning regulations to reduce the maximum permitted gross floor area of data centers within industrial and industrial park zoning districts. This action stems from community feedback and concerns regarding power draw, water usage, and community well-being. The council also voted to amend the motion to require special permits for all data centers and to consider implementing a distance requirement between data centers. The zoning commission will take up this matter in August.
Bristol Adopts New Ordinance to Address Rooster Noise Complaints
Amendments to Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl, Section 4-8 (Roosters) of the Bristol Code of Ordinances were adopted. The ordinance addresses noise complaints related to roosters in residential areas, allowing up to three warnings before removal may be required. The ordinance is complaint-driven and explicitly excludes farms, charitable organizations, and educational organizations, applying only to residential areas. An amendment changed the word 'will' to 'may' regarding the removal of roosters after multiple complaints, and a $50 fine will be imposed if a rooster is not removed within 10 days of the third complaint.
Bristol Anticipates $2.5 Million Revenue Surplus, Plans for Debt Refinancing
The controller presented the monthly report, indicating that revenues for the fiscal year ending June 30th are estimated to be approximately $2.5 million over budget. Key areas of excess revenue include tax revenues, motor vehicle sub, interest and lien fees, and building and permit fees. The expenditure side is being closed out by city departments, with the Board of Education estimating a $4.7 million deficit, which will be covered by appropriation and transfers. The city will be preparing for auditors in November and is planning for the refinancing of $80.8 million in outstanding notes.
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