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Lewisville sets ‘proactive’ limits on AI data centers before they arrive
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· June 24, 2026
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Key takeaway To build a data center within Lewisville's city limits, a special-use permit will be required.
Lewisville has established an ordinance related to AI data centers. The new rules prohibit these centers from being built in residential areas. Residents will have formal opportunities to share their thoughts on data center construction with city officials.
To build a data center within Lewisville's city limits, a special-use permit will be required. Further details about the ordinance can be found in the Denton Record-Chronicle. The city's move is described as proactive, suggesting that Lewisville is preparing for the potential arrival of AI data centers.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
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