An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by adding “Chapter 50 - Aurora Responsible Data Center Ordinance” and “Chapter 51 - Data Center Privacy Protection Ordinance,” pertaining to performance standards and operational reporting requirements for Data Centers.
Where it stands
- Monday, February 9, 2026 · Introduced
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · Rules, Administration, and Procedure: held
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · Rules, Administration, and Procedure: forwarded with no recommendation · result recorded: Pass
- Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee: discussed
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · Committee of the Whole: (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
- Tuesday, March 24, 2026 · City Council: adopted · result recorded: Pass
| Legistar status | Passed |
|---|---|
| Legistar passage date | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |
| Enactment number and date (as Legistar labels them) | O26-021 · Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |
When it takes effect
The published text says: “Section Two: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect, and shall be controlling, upon its passage and approval.”
From the published memo
“The purpose of this ordinance is to establish comprehensive regulations governing the development and operation of data centers in response to the moratorium approved on September 25, 2025, pursuant to Ordinance No. O25-064. This ordinance intends to address public concerns around the operation of Data Centers by adding Chapter 50 - Aurora Responsible Data Center Ordinance, which outlines requirements for continued transparent reporting by Data Centers of noise, energy, and water performance, and Chapter 51 - Data Center Privacy Protection Ordinance, which outlines protections for personal Biometric Information stored and used by Data Centers operating in Aurora.”
Documents
- Official legislation page (City of Aurora Legistar)
- Text Amendment 2026-02-27 RAP Committee
- Proposed Aurora Data Center RAP Presentation 2026-03-03
- Text Amendment 2026-03-16 COW Staff Recommendation
- Proposed Aurora Data Center RAP Presentation 2026-03-18 (2)
- Data Centers and Warehouses Research
- Text Amendment 2026-03-20 Staff Recommendation
- 26-0092 - Exhibit A - Text Amendment 2026-3-25 FINAL