Schertz planners weigh defining data centers, propose SUPs for large facilities
Staff asked the Planning & Zoning Commission whether to add a definition for data centers to the UDC and require special‑use permits for larger facilities; commissioners directed staff to return with options distinguishing small telecom/switching sites from high‑impact AI/bitcoin‑scale centers.
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Planning staff presented a workshop on adding a data‑center land‑use definition and use parameters. Daisy Marquez, senior planner, summarized the technology and city practice: data centers host servers and network equipment, demand high electricity and cooling capacity, can use substantial water for cooling, and often generate exterior noise from accessory equipment. "Per the 05/06/2026 planning and zoning commission meeting, we had a request to add data centers to the permitted use table and require an SUP," Marquez said.
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