Rapid City Delays Vote on Data Center Ordinance Amidst Public Feedback
Rapid City Community Development staff recommended delaying action on the city’s data center ordinance until its Dec. 10 meeting to allow time for revisions based on public feedback from recent surveys and an open house.
Rapid City, SD, November 5, 2026 —
Rapid City Community Development staff have recommended postponing a decision on the city’s proposed data center ordinance. The vote, originally slated for an upcoming meeting, is now being considered for delay until December 10.
This proposed delay is intended to provide adequate time for revisions to the ordinance. These potential revisions will be informed by public feedback gathered through recent surveys and an open house event. Community Development staff will review this input to shape the ordinance before it comes back for a vote.
The specific details of the public feedback received, nor the particular revisions being considered by staff, were not immediately available. The process highlights the city’s approach to incorporating community input into its regulatory framework for new developments. The ordinance pertains to data centers, a sector that has seen growing interest and development in various regions.
Further details on the ordinance and the feedback process are expected to be shared as the December 10 meeting approaches. The recommendation to delay action underscores a commitment to ensuring the ordinance aligns with community interests and operational requirements before being formally adopted by the city.
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