City of St. Louis updates data center regulations

City of St. Louis updates data center regulations

News ClipSpectrum News·St. Louis, St. Louis City County, MO·5/5/2026

St. Louis' Planning and Urban Design Agency has announced updates to data center zoning regulations, establishing clearer rules for where data centers can be built and the conditions they must meet. These new rules address specific concerns and include requirements for community benefits agreements for large projects. A public hearing on the updated framework is scheduled for Monday, May 18.

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Gov: St. Louis Planning and Urban Design Agency, City of St. Louis
The City of St. Louis' Planning and Urban Design Agency has unveiled updated zoning regulations concerning data center proposals. According to city officials, these new rules aim to provide a more transparent and structured framework for data center development within city limits, outlining specific conditions and locations where such facilities can be established. Key changes in the updated framework include addressing particular community concerns and mandating a community benefits agreement for any significant data center project. The comprehensive report detailing all changes and new requirements is publicly accessible via the City of St. Louis website. Residents and interested parties are invited to a public hearing on Monday, May 18, to discuss the updated regulations.