Data centers in Nevada local government
What Nevada city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about data centers — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
17 Nevada meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Nevada with the most data centers activity
- Reno, NV (9)
- Storey County, NV (3)
- Boulder City, NV (2)
- White Pine County, NV (1)
- Churchill County, NV (1)
- Clark County, NV (1)
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Board of Commissioners meeting on data centers set for Aug 27
The Storey County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The meeting is called by the Northern Nevada Development Authority to discuss the Business Edge program focused on data centers, energy, water, communities, and growth. The session will be held at…
County considers moratorium on data center land use applications
The White Pine County Commission, Road Commission, and Liquor Board will meet to discuss various administrative actions and regional updates. Key decisions include potential land use restrictions for data centers and the approval of several county contracts and personnel changes.
Boulder City Council to appeal BLM decision on data center
The Council will consider an appeal of a federal BLM decision regarding the Townsite Solar 2 data center, vote on several large flood control and infrastructure contracts totaling over $17 million, and introduce ordinances to allow agricultural uses in a commercial zone and to lease 36.33 acres at the airport for…
Board to discuss data centers and review connection fees for new structures
The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss data centers and review connection fees and permitting processes for new structures. Public comment will be taken at two points. Action may be taken on both agenda items.
Council to vote on data center permit moratorium
The Reno City Council will discuss and possibly adopt a resolution imposing a moratorium on accepting new data center conditional use permits until December 31, 2026, or until new regulations are passed. They will also give feedback and direction on a data center regulation text amendment.
88.5 acres near US 95 & I-11 proposed for data center uses
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending to the City Council two major land-use changes. One would allow indoor crop growing as a permitted use in the CM Commercial Manufacturing Zone. The other would add 88.5 acres west of US Highway 95 and south of I-11 to the 2026 Land Management…
Council to vote on moratorium for data center permits
The Reno City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution to impose a moratorium on accepting new conditional use permit applications for data centers. The moratorium would last until a date to be determined by the council. Public comment will be heard on this action item.
Council to consider annexing 53-acre parcel near Rio Wrangler Parkway
The City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing a 53.49-acre property northeast of Rio Wrangler Parkway and Antler Ridge Road. The council will also discuss potential text amendments to data center regulations and indoor live entertainment rules. Consent items include business licenses and design contracts for…
Data center and substation proposed on 55 acres in Enterprise
The Clark County Zoning Commission will consider routine and non-routine items including zone changes, design reviews, use permits, and development agreements. Key items include a data center with electric substation on 55 acres, a resort hotel near the Strip, and several zone changes from residential to commercial or…
Storey County Commissioners to attend Vantage Data Center topping-off event
This document is a notice of a possible quorum for the Storey County Board of Commissioners. The members may be present at a topping-off event for the Vantage Data Center Campus on December 11, 2025.
Storey County Commissioners to attend NAIOP Data Center Forum
This notice announces a possible quorum of the Storey County Board of Commissioners. The members may be present at a NAIOP Northern Nevada Chapter Data Center Forum on October 16, 2025.
Planning Commission to review data center and site plan
The Reno Planning Commission will consider a major site plan for Summit Ridge Apartments and a conditional use permit for a data center on Gardner Street. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and staff announcements.
Planning Commission considers data center permit moratorium
The Reno Planning Commission will discuss a recommendation for the City Council to pause data center permit filings. The body will also hold public hearings on three development projects, including a conditional use permit for a storage building and a variance for a fence height increase.
Planning Commission to review data center permits and zoning changes
The Reno City Planning Commission will hold public hearings for several land-use requests. The body is considering conditional use permits for data centers and outdoor storage, as well as a zoning map amendment for a residential property.
Ward 4 NAB to discuss data center and zoning changes
The Ward 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board will discuss a draft update to the City of Reno Public Art Master Plan. The board will also review three development projects for feedback, though no formal actions will be taken on these projects.
Planning Commission to consider data center permit and accessory structure deviation
The Reno City Planning Commission will review a request for a conditional use permit for a data center and a major deviation for an accessory structure. The commission will also consider the approval of minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting.
Discussion of Advanced Purified Water Facility conditional use request
The Ward 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board will meet on November 21, 2024 at the North Valleys Library (hybrid). The board will review three development projects—a proposed advanced purified water facility, a Webb data center, and an Orrcrest Drive zoning map amendment—solely for discussion and public feedback. No actions…