The Faribault City Council is scheduled to hold a work session on Nov. 17, 2026, to review a proposed zoning text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) addressing data centers and intensive land uses, according to the published agenda.
The agenda item, listed as Ordinance 2026-XX, is presented for council discussion and review. The agenda materials note that the item will be introduced by the City Planning Manager. The session also includes background on a related data center project in the city, referencing a prior council action extending an environmental review deadline.
This matters to residents because zoning text amendments for data centers and intensive uses would establish or revise the rules governing where and how such facilities can be developed within city limits. Data centers can involve significant land use, utility demand, and infrastructure considerations that affect surrounding neighborhoods and city planning.
- Meeting: Faribault City Council Work Session
- Date: Nov. 17, 2026
- Agenda item: Review of Ordinance 2026-XX — Zoning Text Amendment to the UDO for Data Centers and Intensive Uses
- Related action: On July 14, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution 2026-206, extending an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) submittal deadline for the Archer data center project, according to the agenda
- Presenter: City Planning Manager
According to the published agenda, the Nov. 17 session is a work session, meaning the item is scheduled for council review and discussion rather than a final vote. Any subsequent formal action on the ordinance would occur at a future council meeting, per standard city process.
Residents interested in the proposed zoning changes can attend the Nov. 17 work session in Faribault or review the full agenda and related documents through the city’s CivicClerk portal. Opportunities for public comment may be available during the meeting, consistent with standard city council procedures.
Official source: the published record