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Surgoinsville board advances first reading of zoning amendment to define and regulate 'artificial intelligence facilities'
Summary
On first reading the board approved Ordinance 196-2026 to add a definition and regulatory framework for artificial intelligence facilities to the town's municipal zoning ordinance; the motion was approved unanimously and will require additional readings before adoption.
The Surgoinsville Board of Mayor and Aldermen advanced a proposed zoning amendment on first reading at its March 9 meeting that would add definitions and regulation for "artificial intelligence facilities."
Vice Mayor Collier moved to approve Ordinance 196-2026 on first reading; Alderman Mierek seconded and the vote to advance the ordinance was unanimous. The minutes identify the ordinance's purpose as "to amend the Municipal Zoning ordinance of the Town of Surgoinsville, Tennessee for the purpose of adding an amendment to define and regulate artificial intelligence facilities." The minutes contain no additional draft text, zoning definitions, permitted uses, or standards for the facilities.
Because the item passed only its first reading, the minutes indicate the ordinance will require any subsequent readings and enactment steps the board follows for zoning changes. The minutes record no public hearing or public comment on the AI facilities amendment in this session.
