Data centers in local government
950 tracked US meetings mentioned this topic since 2026-01. Counts come from canonicalized brief tags and are directional because coverage varies by place and platform.
Places with the most mentions
- Allentown, Pennsylvania (11)
- Dubuque County, Iowa (10)
- Wichita, Kansas (10)
- Seattle, Washington (10)
- West Chester, Pennsylvania (10)
- McDuffie County, Georgia (10)
- Cumberland County, North Carolina (9)
- Larimer County, Colorado (9)
- Mesquite, Texas (9)
- Malden, Massachusetts (9)
- Faribault County, Minnesota (8)
- Westfield, Massachusetts (8)
Latest matching meetings
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…
Environmental Commission to discuss trees, pollinator gardens, and data centers
The Environmental Commission will review progress on street tree planting and discuss potential pollinator garden pilot programs. The body will also consider the City's pursuit of Tree City USA designation and evaluate environmental impacts of data center development.
Planning Commission to consider data center ordinance amendment
The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) regarding data centers. The agenda also includes several special use permit and rezoning requests for properties in the city and county. Public hearings on these applications will be held later in August by…
Committee considers temporary moratorium on data centers and city administrator role
The Judiciary & Administration Committee will discuss several zoning changes and city ordinances. Key items include a proposed moratorium on data centers and a charter ordinance to create an Office of the City Administrator.
Town Council committee to hold hearings on data center and zoning amendments
The Community and Economic Development Committee and Planning Board are holding a joint virtual meeting. The body will conduct hearings on two proposed zoning ordinance amendments.
Council considers new regulations for data center land use
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the zoning ordinance. The amendment aims to tighten rules for data centers by increasing setback requirements and revising noise standards.
Commission to hold public hearing on driveway construction in shore impact zone
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Warren Krohn to construct a driveway in a shore impact zone. The commission will also discuss a data center moratorium.
City Council to discuss AUAR and data center water
The City Council will hold a work session to review an AUAR presentation and data center water overview. The session will conclude with a recess until August 3, 2026.
SCJ Alliance will present a CAO update and discuss data centers
The Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 27, 2026. After standard agenda approvals and public comment, the commission will hear a presentation by the SCJ Alliance on the County Administrative Officer update and will discuss data center issues. No decisions are indicated in…
Environmental Commission to discuss data center standards and board merger
The Faribault County Environmental Commission will meet to discuss data center development standards and the potential merger of the Tree Board and the Environmental Commission. The meeting will also include routine business updates.
County council considers temporary moratorium on data center development
The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to consider an ordinance that would temporarily halt the acceptance of applications for rezoning, permits, and economic incentives related to data centers, cryptocurrency mining, and other data processing facilities.
Commission to hear appeals regarding data center at 1565 High Tech Way
The City Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding appeals of a decision to approve a development plan modification. The modification allows for a data center and site improvements on a 21.96-acre site.
Board of Supervisors discusses data center ordinance and land suitability
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing framework documents and a roadmap for a data center ordinance. The meeting includes a review of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan and initial suitability mapping for infrastructure and land use.
Committee reviews $2.8 billion 10-year Capital Improvements Program
The Advance Plans Committee is reviewing the draft 2027-2036 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) to determine if it conforms with the Comprehensive Plan 2015-2035. The body will also receive an update on data centers and related language for the Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Commission to discuss county resolution on data center regulation
The Blount County Planning Commission will review several subdivision and replat applications, including the Clyde Kidd Estate resubdivision and the Anderson Property lots. It will also consider replat proposals for the Charles Farmer, Spurgeon Property, and Whispering Winds Properties. In addition, the commission…
Commission to review tree canopy survey feedback and data center discussion
The Environmental Policy and Innovation Commission will meet to discuss a data center and review feedback from the Tree Canopy Project Survey. The body will also receive a budget update and reports from councilmembers.
Committee reviews data center policies and affordable housing update
The Rock County Planning & Development Committee will discuss several data‑center related resolutions, including authorizing non‑disclosure agreements, limiting staff NDAs, requiring public reports, and establishing an advisory committee. It will also receive an update on the Riverside Development Affordable Housing…
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.
City Council announces possible quorum for Data Centers Town Hall
The Bastrop City Council posted a Notice of Possible Quorum for a Data Centers Town Hall on July 22, 2026. The event will be held at the Hampton Inn and Suites Bastrop, 240 S Hasler Blvd, beginning at 6:30 PM. The notice was posted on the city bulletin board and website on July 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM by Assistant City…
City Council to vote on annexation, moratorium, and impact fee increases
The Minneola City Council will consider second readings for an annexation and rezoning, a 12-month moratorium on data centers, and amendments to impact fees for fire, police, and parks. Two ordinances regarding cemetery rules and solid waste services are also on the agenda.
Planning Commission to review middle school and multi-family housing projects
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make decisions on several major land development projects. These include a new middle school and three residential developments on Post Road, as well as zoning amendments regarding data centers.
Oakley City Council and Planning Commission hold work session on data centers
The Oakley City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting. The session consists of a work session regarding data centers led by the Community Development Director and City Attorney.
Forney Council to consider prohibiting data centers in all city zoning districts
The City Council and Crime Control and Prevention District will meet to discuss budget expenditures and various land-use permits. The body will consider a zoning amendment to prohibit data centers citywide and review several appeals for conditional use permits.
Commission will consider amending the zoning ordinance to regulate data centers
The Augusta City Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that would set land‑use criteria for data centers. It will also vote on several rezoning petitions, including a day‑care at 2933 Deans Bridge Road and an extended‑stay hotel at 1310 Walker Street. The agenda includes…
Council to pause data center permits and set new development regulations
The West Melbourne City Council will vote on a resolution to suspend processing of data‑center applications for six months and direct staff to create requirements, regulations, and processes for such projects. Other items include vacating a 20‑foot public utility easement east of Interstate 95, adopting a…
Town Council to consider creating an Affordable Housing Trust
The Zoning and Ordinance Subcommittee will review three council orders. One proposes amending the General Ordinances to establish an Affordable Housing Trust. The other two request the Town Council to start zoning ordinance amendments for data centers and for planned residential development. No decisions have been…
Pacific Aldermen to consider data center moratorium and zoning amendments
The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on a 12-month moratorium for data center applications and zoning changes regarding land annexation. The board will also consider a conditional use permit for an automobile dealership on S. First St.
Planning Board to review 62-unit residential project on Grandview Ave
The Planning Board will consider a multiphase development application for 62 residential units on Grandview Ave. The board will also discuss potential regulations for data centers and review board by-laws.
Committee proposes new semiannual fees for vacant properties, up to $1,000
The committee will consider a first‑reading amendment to approve commercial/retail development on about 1.27 acres in District B3‑2, located south of N.E. Barry Road and west of N. Indiana Avenue (Case No. CD‑CPC‑2026‑00058). It will also establish a Kansas City Data Center Transparency Task Force and direct the City…
Joint City Council and Planning Commission work session on data centers
The Oakley City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to review data center issues (Item 4.1). No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda. The session is for staff reporting and discussion only.
Committee considers moratorium on data center permits
The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will discuss a temporary moratorium on zoning, building, and grading permits for data center developments. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding algorithmic pricing disclosure and public records for government boards.
Council to vote on Certified Recovery Residences ordinance
The Eatonville Town Council will hold a public hearing to approve the second reading of Ordinance 2026-5, which concerns Certified Recovery Residences. A consent agenda will approve meeting minutes, election sign fee resolution, sale of three police patrol vehicles, a budget amendment for FY 2025-2026, and a title…
Worcester County Commissioners to hold rezoning hearings and discuss data center moratorium
The Worcester County Commissioners will hold public hearings for Rezoning Cases 452 and 453. The body will also consider a moratorium on data centers and cable landing stations and a bill amending square foot limits for accessory buildings on parcels without principal structures.
Planning Board to hold joint hearing on data center zoning moratorium
The Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing with the Municipal Council to discuss a petition to amend the city's Zoning Ordinance regarding a data center moratorium.
Winnebago County Board to vote on zoning, budget, and data center moratorium
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider zoning changes, a proposed moratorium on data centers, and a budget transfer. The meeting includes resolutions to approve contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and a table of organization change.
Board considers data center zoning changes and short-term rental permit
The Warren County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss zoning amendments for data centers in the Industrial District and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental. The board will also review citizen appointments and various county contracts.
Board to review draft data center ordinance and multiple rezonings
The Joint Planning Board will consider a consent agenda of nine rezoning requests and one contested rezoning on 36.61 acres near S. River School Rd. They will also review a draft data center ordinance under discussion items.
Council considers zoning for data centers and police staffing increases
Norristown Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on permitting data centers in the Heavy Industrial District. The body is also deciding on police hiring, land development for a school addition, and several municipal contracts.
City Council to vote on budget amendments, data center moratorium, and parking changes
The Clifton City Council will consider amending the 2026 budget to add grant revenue, approve a moratorium on new data centers, and modify permit parking rules on several streets. The body will also authorize the termination of a contract for restroom repairs and reschedule the Independence Day fireworks display.
Planning Commission to consider 62-unit townhome rezoning at 0 Old Roswell Road
The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone approximately 10 acres at 0 Old Roswell Road from Commercial Mixed Use to Office Residential for a townhome development. Staff recommends denial of the request, citing conflicts with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan's vision for the area as an employment center. The…