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Denton sets Oct. 13 hearing on proposed data-center rules

The City Council hearing will address zoning and development standards for data centers. The city says supporting documents will be available Oct. 7.

Isabel Abbott

September 29, 20261 min read

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Denton City Council will hold a public hearing Oct. 13 on proposed changes to the city’s data-center rules. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St.

The proposed ordinance addresses which zoning districts may allow modular and warehouse data centers, standards for those uses and a definition of enterprise data centers, according to the city’s notice.

The Denton Record-Chronicle reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended changes in a 5–0 vote. One proposed change would require specific-use permits for data-center developments that currently qualify by right.

The proposal has not yet been adopted. The city says the meeting agenda, staff analysis and exhibits will be available Oct. 7.

Sources

City of Denton: https://www.cityofdenton.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/1346

Denton Record-Chronicle: https://dentonrc.com/news/denton/amendments-to-strengthen-data-center-rules-in-denton-s-development-code-now-head-to-the/article_e5693fe4-b22d-43f2-8d18-186c80ae9813.html

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Isabel Abbott

Isabel Abbott covers Denton city hall, the council, and county government.

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