Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the City Code by making a Mesquite Zoning Ordinance text amendment, ZTA No. 2026-01, thereby revising Appendix C (Mesquite Zoning Ordinance), by making additions and deletions to certain sections in Parts 1, 1-A, 3, and 6; and amending the Mesquite City Code by making additions and deletions to certain sections in Chapter 10 (Offenses - Miscellaneous), under Article III (Noise), all for the purpose of revising and establishing regulations related to and for Data Centers and related uses such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”), and Accessory Backup Generators, and other general updates related thereto including, but not limited to, use-specific development standards, glare and lighting performance standards, landscape requirements, off-street parking regulations, definitions, and noise standards; and prohibiting Cryptocurrency Mining as a primary use or accessory use in all districts; and revising Appendix D - Comprehensive Fee Schedule for updated fees associated with said amendments. (This item was postponed at the July 6, 2026, City Council meeting.)

Committee

City Council

Introduced

July 7, 2026

On agenda

July 20, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council Jul 20, 2026 Approved Pass