Fort Worth commission votes against data center regulations
The Fort Worth Zoning Commission voted against adopting proposed regulations for data center projects, which would have established development standards and minimum distance requirements from neighborhoods. Residents urged commissioners to reject the changes, arguing they did not go far enough. The commission's vote is a recommendation to the Fort Worth City Council, which will consider the regulations next month.
The Fort Worth Zoning Commission has voted against adopting proposed regulations for data center projects. These regulations would have established development standards, including limits on construction locations and minimum distances from residential neighborhoods.
Residents urged the commissioners to reject the proposal, arguing that the suggested rules were insufficient. One resident encouraged the city to "give itself the gift of time" to develop more adequate zoning regulations for its citizens. The commission's vote serves as a recommendation to the Fort Worth City Council, which is slated to consider these data center regulations next month as part of a larger policy package.