Mandan planning commission pulls data center ordinance hearing after public comments

News ClipKFYR-TV·Mandan, Morton County, ND·7/27/2026

The Mandan Planning and Zoning Commission removed a public hearing for a data center ordinance from its agenda following public comments. City officials plan to continue working on the draft proposal, with a revised version expected to be posted online by August 6. A new public hearing is scheduled for August 24.

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The Mandan Planning and Zoning Commission in Mandan, North Dakota, has withdrawn a proposed data center ordinance from its Monday meeting agenda. This decision came after receiving significant public comments regarding the initial draft of the ordinance. City officials confirmed they will continue to refine the proposal, with an updated version anticipated to be available online by noon on August 6.

A new public hearing on the revised data center ordinance has been scheduled for the commission's subsequent meeting on August 24 at 5:30 p.m.