Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Resident urges Lewisville to define data centers in zoning rules as state oversight tightens
Summary
In public comment, resident Susan Fry urged the council to add a data-center land-use definition and performance standards to the UDO, citing House Bill 600's limits on state wetlands and stormwater authority; Planning Coordinator Lynn Cochran said existing definitions for related high-intensity uses may be used but the council should consider proactive local standards.
At the April 9 public forum, resident Susan Fry told the Lewisville Town Council that the town lacks a specific land-use definition and performance standards for data centers in its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and urged the council to act.
"Right now, Louisville has no definition, no zoning classification, and no performance standards for data centers," Fry said. She warned that House Bill 600, which she said narrows state oversight of wetlands and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
