The Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, to discuss proposed regulations for data centers and energy facilities, according to a notice published Oct. 14.
The hearing will begin at 7:30 PM at the Milford City Administrative Office, located at 26 South 100 West.
The proposed ordinance, designated as Ordinance 06-2026, aims to define and regulate data centers, data center power plants, backup generators, energy storage facilities, and quasi-public energy storage facilities within Milford City.
Under the proposed rules, data centers and data center power plants would be prohibited in all zoning districts within the city. However, backup generators would be allowed as permitted accessory uses, provided they meet applicable standards.
The ordinance also addresses energy storage. Quasi-public energy storage facilities would be permitted as uses in the Industrial Park (IP) and Manufacturing (M) zoning districts. These uses would be subject to specific standards regarding development, safety, environment, decommissioning, screening, noise, and continuing compliance.
Additionally, the ordinance seeks to establish enforcement and penalty provisions related to these uses.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for review at the Milford City Administrative Office during regular business hours. The notice was certified by Lisa Thompson and posted on the Utah State Public Notice Website, the Milford City Office, the Milford Post Office at 458 South Main, and the Milford City Library at 401 South 100 West.
The public is invited to attend the hearing and provide comments. To request reasonable accommodations for disabilities, individuals can contact the City Recorder at 435.387.2711 at least 24 hours before the meeting.
