Ford County officials are scheduled to consider new zoning regulations for data centers and battery energy storage systems at a public meeting on Nov. 16, 2026, according to the published agenda posted on the county’s Agenda Center.
The agenda lists the item under the County Administrator’s Report, Planning & Zoning section, as “Consideration of New Zoning Regulations, Article 31 (Data Centers) and Article 32 (Battery Energy Storage Systems), Resolution No. 2026-31,” according to the official record.
The matter affects residents because it would establish zoning rules governing where and how data centers and battery energy storage systems may be developed within the county, according to the agenda. A separate item on the same agenda addresses a Conditional Use Permit modification for Top Dog Realty, according to the published agenda.
- Meeting date: Nov. 16, 2026
- Location: Ford County — Agenda Center (CivicPlus)
- Meeting type: Public Meeting
- Agenda item: Resolution No. 2026-31 — adding Article 31 (Data Centers) and Article 32 (Battery Energy Storage Systems) to county zoning code
- Additional item: Top Dog Realty Conditional Use Permit Modification
According to the agenda, the resolution is scheduled to come before the county for consideration as part of the Planning & Zoning portion of the County Administrator’s Report at the Nov. 16 meeting. The agenda does not indicate a final decision has been made.
Residents seeking more information or wishing to comment on the proposed zoning articles can attend the Nov. 16 meeting or review the full agenda, posted by Ford County, for details on participation procedures.
Official source: the published record