Regular Council Meeting - 2026-03-25
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Meeting Summary
Tulsa City Council approved a moratorium on data center applications through December 31, 2026, with exceptions for Project Anthem phase two (pending zoning case Z7851). The council also approved MPD-6 rezoning for properties bound by US Highway 412, East 41st Street South, South 193rd East Avenue, and South 273rd East Avenue (8-1 vote), and approved a 73-lot minor plat for Flat Rock Ridge addition on 18.56 acres east of East 36th Street North and North Peoria Avenue.
Key Decisions (3)
Data Center Moratorium through December 31, 2026
Council approved ordinance declaring moratorium on acceptance of applications, processing, and issuance of building permits for data center construction or use in Tulsa. Includes exception for Project Anthem phase two (zoning case Z7851) if appropriately zoned. Originally proposed as 365-day moratorium but amended to run through end of 2026.
MPD-6 Rezoning for Fair Oaks Ranch LLC and Rob Wall LLC
Rezoning from AG to MPD-6 for properties bound by US Highway 412, East 41st Street South, South 193rd East Avenue, and South 273rd East Avenue. Requested by Fair Oaks Ranch LLC and Rob Wall LLC. Part of larger industrial development area adjacent to Project Anthem.
Flat Rock Ridge Addition Minor Plat
Minor plat approval for Flat Rock Ridge addition consisting of 73 lots, 8 blocks on 18.56 acres located east of the Northeast corner of East 36th Street North and North Peoria Avenue.
Zoning Changes (1)
Properties bound by US Highway 412, East 41st Street South, South 193rd East Avenue, and South 273rd East Avenue
Fair Oaks Ranch LLC and Rob Wall LLC
Development Activity (6)
Flat Rock Ridge Addition
73 lots, 8 blocks on 18.56 acres
MPD-6 Development
Part of 646-acre BIC Industrial Center section, adjacent to 340-acre Project Anthem site
Project Anthem Phase Two
Data center development, subject to zoning case Z7851, exempted from moratorium
Project Clydesdale
Data center, 506 acres, projected to use portion of 3.2 billion gallons of municipal water per year collectively with Anthem
Project Atlas
Data center, 450 acres
Project Spring
Data center, 827 acres
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
City planning office beginning comprehensive study of data center regulations including size thresholds, setbacks, noise impacts, and proximity to residential areas.
Commercial Demand
Over 3,100 acres (nearly 5 square miles) of data center development proposed across Tulsa metro area including projects in Owasso, Coweta, Sand Springs, and Claremore.
Infrastructure
Water sustainability concerns raised as Project Clydesdale and Project Anthem projected to use collective 3.2 billion gallons of municipal water per year, with city currently in drought conditions.
Sentiment
Strong community opposition to data center development with 19 speakers unanimously supporting moratorium, citing concerns about water usage, noise pollution, limited job creation, and tax abatements.
Housing Demand
North Tulsa Homeowners Summit scheduled for April 4, 2026 at Vernon AME Church focusing on homeownership steps and down payment assistance programs.