OtherRecommended approvalCitywide

TR26-04 Data Center Zoning Code Amendments

North Richland Hills

Description

City-initiated text amendments to Chapter 118 (Zoning) to require a special use permit for all data center facilities.

Impact summary

Ensures every proposed data center must undergo public review and receive special approval from the commission and city council.

Applicant

Name: City of North Richland Hills (Staff Initiated)
Address: Citywide

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 12
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning and Zoning Commission

Recommended approval7–0, unanimous

A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.

Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 20, 2026Recommended approval 7–0

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 20, 2026

City-initiated text amendments to Chapter 118 (Zoning) to require a special use permit for all data center facilities.

Related issues (1)

Data Center Zoning and Regulation

Residents voiced major concerns about noise, power grid strain, water usage, and infrasound from data centers. The commission responded by recommending that all data centers go through a strict special use permit process rather than being allowed by right.

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