Kokomo considers allowing data centers on industrial sites

News Clip0:26WISH-TV·Kokomo, Howard County, IN·8/24/2026

The City of Kokomo, Indiana, is considering new regulations to allow data centers on industrial sites. The City Plan Commission has already given a favorable recommendation for the zoning amendment, which is set to be introduced at an upcoming city council meeting.

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The City of Kokomo, Indiana, is currently reviewing a proposed zoning amendment that would permit data centers on industrial properties. This regulatory change aims to classify data centers as an approved use within the city's industrial zones.

The City Plan Commission has already given a favorable recommendation for the ordinance. The proposed amendment is scheduled to be formally introduced during the Kokomo City Council meeting on tomorrow night at 6:00 PM inside City Hall.