The Van Buren, Ark., City Council is scheduled to consider an ordinance amending the zoning chapter of the Van Buren Municipal Code to address data centers at its meeting set for Oct. 26, 2026, according to the published agenda.
The zoning measure appears as item seven on the agenda, which also includes several other ordinances and resolutions related to city finances and operations. According to the published agenda, the proposed ordinance would amend the Van Buren Municipal Code’s zoning chapter specifically regarding data centers, though the agenda document does not specify the exact language or scope of the amendment.
For residents, the item is notable because zoning code changes can affect what types of development are permitted in the city and under what conditions. The agenda does not include additional detail on which zoning districts would be affected or what standards would apply to data center facilities under the proposed amendment.
The same agenda lists several other matters for council consideration, including a bond ordinance and a contract resolution. According to the published agenda, the figure $200,000.00 appears in connection with agenda items, though the document provided does not specify which line item that figure corresponds to.
- Meeting location: Van Buren, Ark.
- Meeting date: Oct. 26, 2026
- Agenda item 7: Ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter of the Van Buren Municipal Code regarding data centers
- Other agenda items: Ordinance authorizing sales and use tax bonds; resolution to enter into contract with MAHG Architect, Inc.; resolution on a code enforcement tax lien
- A figure of $200,000.00 appears on the agenda document
The zoning ordinance, along with the other listed items, is scheduled to go before the Van Buren City Council at the Oct. 26, 2026, meeting, according to the published agenda. The agenda does not indicate whether a vote will occur at that meeting or whether the item will be referred for further review.
Residents seeking more information can view the full agenda at the link provided by the City of Van Buren and may attend the Oct. 26, 2026, council meeting to observe or participate according to the city’s standard public meeting procedures.
Official source: the published record