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Oklahoma City Council approves first mega-data center despite moratorium

Recommended approval of the Beltline rezoning

The Oklahoma City Council voted 6-3 on October 27 to rezone two Beltline Energy tracts near Interstate 40 and Frisco Road for a data center. It is the first hyperscale data center the city has approved. The approval came because the application was filed in August 2025, before the moratorium.

Updated Oct 31

Oklahoma City Council introduces rezoning for 10-acre urban farm

Rule Changes

Its 7-1 recommendation was adopted by the City Council on October 13

The Oklahoma City Council voted unanimously on October 13 to rezone Ralph's Ranch, a 10-acre urban farm at 2209 NE 100th Street, from single-family residential to a dedicated agricultural zone. The change lets owner Benjamin Birdwell keep growing vegetables and flowers and reopen the farm stand.

Updated Oct 31