Spanish Fork City Council - September 21, 2026

The Spanish Fork City Council held a meeting on September 21, 2026, with a primary focus on discussing and approving an ordinance amending Title 15 to define and regulate data centers and facilities that generate their own electricity. The council engaged in extensive deliberations on the proposed ordinance, addressing concerns related to noise, air quality, water usage, decommissioning, and enforcement provisions. Key conditions were added to the ordinance, including requirements for site-specific air quality modeling, stricter noise evaluation protocols, water use limits, and financial assurance for environmental remediation. The council also discussed the potential creation of a data center overlay zoning district to provide more tailored regulation in the future. After thorough public comments and council debate, the ordinance was approved with a 3-2 vote, accompanied by seven specific conditions to ensure community protections. Additional agenda items, such as the storm drain master plan update and transportation utility fee, were continued for future meetings.