Data Center Zoning Regulations
Summary
A proposed ordinance amendment would limit data centers to heavy manufacturing (M-2) zones with a specific use permit and add development standards. A public hearing was scheduled for community input.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could affect the city's tax base by making large data center projects harder — but not impossible — to build.
Residents near proposed data center sites who want buffer from industrial-scale development.
Data center developers seeking locations in other zoning districts.
Mentions & discussions (10)
Data center company eyes land near Princeton, receives approval for a well
Data center company eyes land near Princeton, receives approval for a well Dallas News
Data center near Princeton plans to use well water
Data center near Princeton plans to use well water Princeton Herald
City Council - Aug 10, 2026
The city updated its code to restrict data centers to heavy industrial districts with special use permits to protect residential areas from noise, water, and power strains.
City Council (Work) - Aug 10, 2026
A proposed ordinance amendment would limit data centers to heavy manufacturing (M-2) zones with a specific use permit and add development standards. A public hearing was scheduled for community input.
Planning and Zoning - Jul 20, 2026
In response to growing interest from tech developers, the city is proposing strict zoning rules that limit data centers to heavy industrial areas, mandate specific setbacks and sound buffers, and require water and power studies.
Planning & Zoning Commission (Regular) - Jul 20, 2026
Proposed rules would stop data centers from being built by right in commercial and light industrial zones, limiting them to the heavy manufacturing district with a public-review permit. With North Texas drawing big data center interest, this decides how much scrutiny each project gets.
Special City Council - Jun 23, 2026
Council initiated text amendments to overhaul data center regulations in commercial and industrial zones, adding strict noise limits, setbacks, impact studies, and conditional use permit requirements to protect residents from utility strain.
City Council (Work) - Jun 23, 2026
The city is updating its zoning rules to better regulate data centers, looking at setbacks, noise limits, and utility needs.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
The city is addressing growing interest in data centers by considering zoning amendments, special use permits, and strict regulations to protect water, power, and community interests.
The fastest growing city in America tried to slow down the growth. A new Texas law 'undercut' it.
The fastest growing city in America tried to slow down the growth. A new Texas law 'undercut' it. WFAA
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