Brazoria County is looking at tightening up zoning rules for data centers to keep these massive tech hubs from disrupting local neighborhoods. It’s a balancing act between bringing in new tech money and making sure our local infrastructure can actually handle the load.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The county has already collected $840,000 in permit fees this quarter.
The county budget and local economy.
Tech developers and investors might face more red tape and higher costs to build in the area.
ANGLETON
Cities are struggling with their limited legal control of adjacent properties, an issue further aggravated by laws passed in recent years by the Texas Legislature.
Angleton seeks public input on proposed 2024 building codes addressing safety, resilience and efficiency before council considers adoption July 28 or Aug. 11.
Angleton approved Ashland’s first commercial preliminary plat, advancing future retail development while requiring another review of traffic impacts and planned signal improvements.
Brazosport ISD plans to sell the 6.3-acre former Elisabet Ney Elementary site after demolition, opening the historic Lake Jackson property to future redevelopment and reuse.
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The Fire Marshal reported that commercial development is booming, with permit fees already hitting high numbers early in the year.
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