Fort Worth officials vote against data center zoning rules after residents voice concerns

Fort Worth zoning officials rejected proposed recommendations for data centers built in the city on Wednesday. Leaders spent much of the day addressing concerns over data centers in nearby neighborhoods and how it affects their quality of life.Fort Worth Data CentersFort Worth's zoning commission voted 7-4 against new restrictions on data centers in the city.Some members said they need more information before imposing regulations on a constantly changing industry.Currently, Fort Worth does not have any specific regulations when it comes to the construction of data centers within city limits. They follow industrial development standards.Fort Worth already has four operational data centers. There are another five that are planned or already under construction.According to the city, the data centers have generated more than $83 million in property taxes for Fort Worth over the past five years.Complaint data compiled over those five years has been minimal.Still, many residents are worried