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Utah County Planning Commission to Discuss Data Center Land Use Amendments

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The Utah County Planning Commission has scheduled a meeting for September 15, 2026, to discuss agenda items including a proposed land use ordinance amendment. The meeting will include a public hearing regarding the addition of data centers as a permitted use in specific zones.

Key takeaways

  • The Utah County Planning Commission will meet on September 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
  • A public hearing will address proposed amendments to the Land Use Ordinance regarding data centers.
  • The proposal includes adding data centers as a permitted use in M&G-1 and I-1 zones and creating a Data Center Overlay Zone.
  • Meeting details and related ordinances can be found through Utah County online resources.

The Utah County Planning Commission has scheduled a public meeting for September 15, 2026, to discuss various agenda items, according to a September 4 notice.

The meeting is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. at 100 E Center, suite 1400, in Provo.

A public hearing is scheduled to address a proposed text amendment to the Utah County Land Use Ordinance. The proposal seeks to add data centers as a permitted use in the Mining and Grazing (M&G-1) and Industrial (I-1) zones. Additionally, the amendment would create a Data Center Overlay (DCO) zone and establish associated development standards and requirements for data centers.

Comments or information regarding agenda items must be submitted to planningcommission@utahcounty.gov by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. No written comments or materials will be accepted during the meeting itself.

The meeting will be a public meeting subject to the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act. Individuals requiring special accommodations can notify staff at (801) 851-8343 at least one day prior to the meeting.

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