Data center zoning standards
Summary
The data center study group is still researching how other cities regulate data centers, and staff will ask the council in November to extend the six-month moratorium by another six months. City Attorney Trevor Dennis reminded everyone no data center is currently pursuing Broken Arrow.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
A specialized consultant agreement is expected to come before the council in November or early December.
Residents near potential data center sites gain from careful, permanent zoning rules before anything is approved.
Data center developers face a longer wait, though none is currently seeking a Broken Arrow site.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Broken Arrow City Council - Oct 20, 2026
The data center study group is still researching how other cities regulate data centers, and staff will ask the council in November to extend the six-month moratorium by another six months. City Attorney Trevor Dennis reminded everyone no data center is currently pursuing Broken Arrow.
Broken Arrow City Council - Sep 15, 2026
The Data Center Study Committee was to brief the council on work toward permanent zoning rules for data centers. With large data facilities expanding across Oklahoma, these standards could shape what gets built — and where — in Broken Arrow for years.
Broken Arrow City Council - Aug 18, 2026
The June six-month moratorium on data centers is being studied by a new committee of city staff and partners, possibly with a hired expert. Recommendations could come by year-end, covering water use, noise, utilities, and zoning design.
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