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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.

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Storey County, Nevada · Thu Aug 27, 2026 · Notices of Possible Quorum

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…

Jackson, Michigan · Wed Aug 12, 2026 · Environmental Commission

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.

Rome, Georgia · Thu Aug 6, 2026 · Planning Commission

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…

La Crosse, Wisconsin · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Judiciary & Administration Committee

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.

Bridgewater Town, Massachusetts · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Town Council - Community & Economic Development Committee

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.

Allentown, Pennsylvania · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · City Council

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.

Nicollet County, Minnesota · Tue Aug 4, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

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.

Hermantown, Minnesota · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · City Council

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.

Okanogan County, Washington · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Planning Commission

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…

Faribault County, Minnesota · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Environmental Committee

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.

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · County Council

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.

Colorado Springs, Colorado · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · City Planning Commission

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.

Dubuque County, Iowa · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Board of Supervisors

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.

Wichita, Kansas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Advanced Plans Committee

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.

Blount County, Tennessee · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Planning Commission

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…

Commerce City, Colorado · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Environmental Policy and Innovation 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.

Rock County, Wisconsin · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Planning & Development Committee

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…

White Pine County, NV · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · White Pine County Commission

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.

Bastrop, Texas · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Notice of Possible Quorum - Data Centers Town Hall

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…

Minneola, Florida · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · City Council

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.

North Kingstown, Rhode Island · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Planning Commission

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, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Special Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council and Planning Commission

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, Texas · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Public Meetings and Meetings of Interest

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.

Augusta, GA · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Commission Meeting

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…

West Melbourne, Florida · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · City Council

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…

Randolph, Massachusetts · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Town Council

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, Missouri · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Board of Aldermen

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.

Bangor, Maine · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Planning Board

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.

Kansas City, Missouri · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee

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…

Oakley, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Special Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council and Planning Commission

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.

Nashville, Tennessee · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Government Operations and Regulations Committee

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.

Eatonville, Florida · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

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, Maryland · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Regular

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.

Attleboro, Massachusetts · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Planning Board

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, Wisconsin · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · County Board of Supervisors

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.

Warren County, Virginia · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Board of Supervisors

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.

Cumberland County, North Carolina · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Joint Planning Board

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.

Norristown, Pennsylvania · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Municipal Council

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.

Clifton, New Jersey · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · City Council

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.

Roswell, Georgia · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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…