Council adopts first reading of UDC changes to regulate data centers, adds 200‑ft minimum buffer and noise requirements
Sep 4, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
Council moved forward on UDC changes that redefine data‑center uses, require conditional use permits for principal data centers in industrial zones, set minimum setbacks and require acoustical plans and third‑party review; residents called for stricter setbacks and transparency.
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The City of Temple voted on a first reading of amendments to its Unified Development Code to better regulate data centers, replacing old size‑based definitions with use‑based ones and adding new procedural safeguards.
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