Rowlett proposes special-use permit, setbacks and decommissioning guarantees for data centers
Council reviewed a proactive draft ordinance that would require a special use permit for data centers in select districts, set strict setbacks from residential uses and public facilities, require visual and noise mitigation, and require financial surety for decommissioning.
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City staff presented a draft ordinance to require a special-use permit (SUP) and development conditions for data centers in specified zoning districts to address land-use, environmental and visual impacts before any such facility could be established. The proposed definition covers a wide range of digital infrastructure (data centers, cloud/AI compute, telecom equipment, colocation, and cryptocurrency mining). Staff recommended SUPs in M‑1 and M‑2 manufacturing districts and in the form‑based Commercial Center district, along with development controls including noise and vibration mitigation, visual screening, non‑reflective finishes, mechanical screening, and building setbacks.
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