# Planning & Zoning Commission - November 5, 2026

The City of Lubbock Planning & Zoning Commission met on November 5, 2026. No procurement, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified. The commission considered Zone Case 3564, seeking to rezone 72.3 acres to light industrial and authorize a permanent asphalt batch plant on 12.6 acres. Residents and District 2 Councilman Gordon Harris opposed the request, citing health, dust, neighborhood compatibility, and the site’s history of operation without the requested zoning. A motion to approve failed 5–1. The commission also approved Zone Case 3562, a 3.21-acre change from single-family to auto urban commercial zoning associated with the Forge development, by a 6–0 vote; it was scheduled for City Council consideration on December 1.

The commission approved, 6–0, a recommendation on proposed standards for large-scale data centers and power generation, transmission, and distribution, with an amendment concerning use of the applicable ERCOT/PUCT power study to satisfy the city’s study requirement. Discussion covered siting and setbacks, noise limits, water and electricity use, decommissioning, and enforcement. Public commenters urged stronger safeguards, including 1,000-foot buffers, water protections, developer responsibility for grid upgrades, and decommissioning bonds. A potential 90-day City Council moratorium was also mentioned, with a public hearing expected November 10. These proposed zoning standards could affect future data center siting and development, but no procurement activity was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Sources
- [Planning & Zoning Commission - November 5, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B150K3xP_4) - City of Lubbock