Data Center Regulation

At a glance

• What: Council received background information on data centers and is considering how they fit the Unified Development Code (UDC).
• Where it stands: Briefing only on September 29, 2026; no vote. Mayor Ross asked for a future agenda item to discuss data centers in relation to the UDC.
• Next: A future work session or agenda item; no date set.

Details

• Gincy Thoppil, Director of Planning and Development Services, presented the Data Center Background Information (an informal staff report) at the afternoon briefing.
• The minutes do not summarize the discussion.

Sources

• Minutes, September 29, 2026 afternoon meeting: https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=9&clip_id=5551

Log

2026-09-29 - City Council (Afternoon)

Informal staff report presented; Mayor requested a future UDC discussion.

2026-10-27 - City Council Special Meeting (executive session and work session)

Work session item "Data Center Ordinance Options"; discussion and direction not found (no minutes posted).