Henderson adopts development-code updates, requires negotiated agreements for future data centers

Aug 19, 2026

The council approved the 2026 Development Code update that adds negotiated development agreements for future data centers and other targeted changes; a resident warned that data centers could worsen water use and heat-island and urged alignment with the city’s comprehensive plan.

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The Henderson City Council adopted a 2026 update to the city’s Development Code that includes procedural and substantive changes, notably a new requirement that any future data centers must enter into a negotiated development agreement with the city.

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