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2,036 tracked US meetings mentioned this topic since 2026-04. Counts come from canonicalized brief tags and are directional because coverage varies by place and platform.

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Cecil County, MD · Mon Nov 16, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review data center zoning and historic designations

The Planning Commission will discuss text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding data centers. The body will also review requests to change historic designations and two special exception applications.

Sevier County, UT · Thu Nov 12, 2026 · Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on draft data center ordinance

The Sevier County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a draft ordinance regarding data centers. The meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed ordinance and a review of previous meeting minutes.

St. Croix County, WI · Thu Nov 12, 2026 · Community Development Committee

Committee to consider land rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendments

The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings regarding a specific land rezoning request and updates to the County Comprehensive Plan. The plan amendments include map updates and new objectives for solar and data centers.

Sevier County, UT · Thu Nov 12, 2026 · Planning and Zoning Commission

Public hearing on first draft of Data Center Ordinance

The Sevier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the first draft of the Data Center Ordinance.

Riverside, CA · Tue Nov 10, 2026 · City Council

City Council to consider 45-day moratorium on new or expanded data centers

The City Council will discuss a proposed interim urgency ordinance to pause data center growth pending further study. The body is also deciding on various business improvement district assessments and airport user fees.

St. Louis, MO · Tue Nov 10, 2026 · Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

Committee to review proposed data center licensing and fee election

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss Board Bill 105. This ordinance proposes an April 6, 2027, election to determine if data center operators must obtain a business license and pay a license fee.

Ontario County, NY · Tue Nov 10, 2026 · Ontario County Planning Board

Planning Board reviews healthcare building and AI data center laws

The Coordinated Review Committee is reviewing various land-use applications, including rezoning, subdivisions, and area variances across several towns. The board will also consider local law amendments regarding AI computing facilities and portable storage units.

Brookings, SD · Mon Nov 9, 2026 · City Council

City Council to attend data center presentation

The City Council is attending a Brookings Regional Growth Alliance presentation and discussion panel regarding data centers. The notice states that no official city business will be acted upon during this event.

Butner, NC · Thu Nov 5, 2026 · Town Council

Butner Council to consider extending data center moratorium

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on extending the moratorium for data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities through January 8, 2028. The body will also consider appointing members to a Data Center Community Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.

Rock County, WI · Thu Nov 5, 2026 · Rock County Advisory Committee for Data Centers

Rock County Advisory Committee for Data Centers to hold meeting

The committee will meet to review its purpose and a related resolution. Members will elect a Vice Chair and establish a schedule for future meetings.

Forest Park, GA · Thu Nov 5, 2026 · General

Planning Commission to discuss data center regulations

The Planning Commission is holding a special called meeting to review a proposed amendment to the city's zoning code. The body will discuss Case #: TA-2026-04 regarding the definition and regulation of data centers.

Cache County, UT · Thu Nov 5, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on data center development standards

The Cache County Planning Commission will discuss amendments to county codes to establish standards for data centers. The body will also review a subdivision request, a setback variance, and a landfill permit amendment.

Petersburg, VA · Wed Nov 4, 2026 · City Council

City Council to consider data center zoning and multi-family housing permit

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various city updates and first-read several ordinances. These include proposed zoning changes for data centers and a special use permit for multi-family dwellings.

Cle Elum, WA · Wed Nov 4, 2026 · General

Data Center Advisory Committee to discuss terms and planning

The Data Center Advisory Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss the definition of terms. The meeting includes a report from the Planning Director.

New Braunfels, TX · Wed Nov 4, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider ordinance amendments regarding data centers

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council concerning amendments to Chapter 144 of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The commission will also review the 2027 calendar and minutes from the October 7th meeting.

Sevier County, UT · Wed Nov 4, 2026 · Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning Commission to review first draft of Data Center Ordinance

The Sevier County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to review the first draft of the Data Center Ordinance.

Heath, MA · Wed Nov 4, 2026 · Heath Planning Board

Heath Planning Board to discuss battery storage and solar bylaws, reschedule farm hearing

The Heath Planning Board meets Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, at 7:00PM via Zoom. The board will reschedule a public hearing on a Franklin Land Trust special permit application for Branch View Farm events. It will also discuss bylaws for large-scale battery storage systems (BESS) and solar, with FRCOG money and…

Missoula County, MT · Wed Nov 4, 2026 · Consolidated Land Use Board

Board to receive presentation on data center interim zoning study

The Consolidated Land Use Board will meet to conduct routine business and review a study on data center interim zoning. The presentation will be delivered by staff from Missoula County Planning, Development & Sustainability.

Lincoln County, WI · Wed Nov 4, 2026 · Administrative & Legislative Committee

Committee considers moratorium on unapproved data centers

The Administrative & Legislative Committee will discuss a resolution to create an interim control ordinance for data centers. The body will also review employee benefits and a 2027 UW Extension contract.

Louisville, KY · Tue Nov 3, 2026 · Planning and Zoning Committee

Committee to discuss data center regulations and land development code updates

The Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a special discussion on accessory data centers, telecommunication hotels, and decommissioning. The body is also considering ordinances to amend the Land Development Code regarding data centers and neighborhood housing, as well as a specific zoning request.

Marshalltown, IA · Tue Nov 3, 2026 · Plan Zoning Commission

Commission to review data center and development review ordinance

The Plan Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a recommendation on an amendment to Draft Ordinance 15129. This amendment relates to data centers and development review.

Deer Park, TX · Tue Nov 3, 2026 · City Council Workshop

Deer Park Council to discuss data center zoning and Dow Park fitness grant

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss proposed changes to the zoning ordinance regarding data centers. The body will also review issues related to a National Fitness Campaign grant for the Dow Park Fitness Studio.

Grantsville, UT · Tue Nov 3, 2026 · Grantsville City Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider new data center use and animal facility permit

The Grantsville City Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Land Use Ordinance and a conditional use permit. The body will also discuss a tire recycling business.

Lawrence, KS · Tue Nov 3, 2026 · City Commission

City Commission to consider new special use permits for data centers

The City Commission will meet to discuss several infrastructure contracts and land use ordinances. Key items include updating the Land Development Code regarding data centers and awarding storm sewer and traffic signal contracts.

Holly Springs, NC · Tue Nov 3, 2026 · Development Review Committee

Land Use Advisory Committee to hold fifth data center study meeting

The Land Use Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct a study meeting regarding data centers.

Fort Collins, CO · Tue Nov 3, 2026 · City Council

City Council to consider moratorium on new data centers

The City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a temporary moratorium on new data centers. The meeting also covers budget appropriations for the Downtown Development Authority and the Northern Colorado Regional Airport.

Carroll County, VA · Mon Nov 2, 2026 · BOS Meeting

Carroll County Board of Supervisors to hold public hearings on new ordinances

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a data center ordinance and a proposed ordinance for unclaimed property. The meeting also includes discussions on opioid acceptance from Albertsons Companies and non-profit grants.

Deer Park, TX · Mon Nov 2, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to discuss zoning changes for data centers

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss proposed zoning changes regarding data centers. The body will also consider confirming December 1, 2026, as the date for a joint public hearing with City Council.

Northport, FL · Mon Nov 2, 2026 · Environmental Advisory Board

Board to discuss data center environmental effects and protection fund use

The Environmental Advisory Board will discuss the potential environmental impacts of data centers and the future use of the Environmental Protection Fund. The board will also consider creating an annual environmental town hall and establishing wildflower habitats for pollinators.

Heath, MA · Mon Nov 2, 2026 · Heath Planning Board Public Hearing & Meeting

Planning Board to hear special permit for events at Branch View Farm

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit application for events at 12 West Branch Road. Members will also discuss bylaws for data centers, large-scale solar, and battery energy storage systems.

Westerly, RI · Mon Nov 2, 2026 · Regular Town Council Meeting

Council to consider new water rate schedule ordinance for 2026‑2027

The Westerly Town Council will discuss an emergency ordinance that sets water consumption restrictions and penalties for waste. It will also consider several proposed ordinances, including one that sets water rate schedules for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year, another that updates business registration fees and procedures…

Pickens County, SC · Mon Nov 2, 2026 · Pickens County Council

Council considers data center moratorium and development agreements

The Pickens County Council will discuss a proposed six-month moratorium on data centers and a development agreement for the Speedway Business and Technology Park. The body is also considering an extension of existing moratoriums on solar farms and commercial lodging.

Faribault, MN · Mon Nov 2, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold hearing on data center zoning

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning text amendment. The body will consider changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) concerning data centers and intensive uses.

New Braunfels, TX · Fri Oct 30, 2026 · Planning Commission on 2026-11-04 6:00 PM

Planning Commission to consider ordinance amendments regarding data centers

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and recommend changes to the City's Code of Ordinances. The primary focus is on Chapter 144 as it relates to data centers.

Hermantown, MN · Fri Oct 30, 2026 · City Council

City Council to consider multiple resolutions for Harmony Group Data Center project

The Hermantown City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several resolutions regarding the Harmony Group Data Center project. The agenda also includes a cooperative agreement with St. Louis County for infrastructure improvements.

Irvine, CA · Thu Oct 29, 2026 · PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Planning Commission to review 2026 Master Streetscape Plan

The Planning Commission will discuss the citywide Master Streetscape Plan and hold a public hearing regarding a residential project in Woodbridge. The meeting also includes a study session focused on data centers.

Chatham County, NC · Thu Oct 29, 2026 · Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to vote on zoning ordinance amendments for data centers

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session to address data center regulations. The body will vote on applying for a text amendment to the zoning ordinance and scheduling a public hearing for November 30, 2026.

Bastrop, TX · Thu Oct 29, 2026 · ***CANCELLED*** Notice of Possible Quorum

Notice of possible quorum for Data Center Town Hall

This is a notice that a quorum of the Bastrop City Council may be present at a Data Center Town Hall on October 29, 2026. The document states that no Council action, deliberations, or business will be conducted.

Bastrop, TX · Thu Oct 29, 2026 · Notice of Possible Quorum

Bastrop council members may attend a Data Center Town Hall, but no council action will be taken

This is a Notice of Possible Quorum, not a regular meeting. It states that a quorum of Bastrop City Council Members may be present at a Data Center Town Hall on October 29, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX 78602. The notice says no Council action will be taken, no…

Wayne County, UT · Wed Oct 28, 2026 · Planning and Zoning

Wayne County Planning and Zoning to discuss data center items

The Planning and Zoning board will meet to review several items related to a data center. The agenda includes a data center survey and individual presentations or comments from 13 named individuals.