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Temple, TX Data Centers & Crypto Mining: Data Center Zoning & Siting (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Large threshold
10,000+ sq ft, all structures
Small threshold
under 10,000 sq ft
Source ordinance
Ord. 2021-0065
Parking (equipment area)
1 space per 25,000 sq ft GFA

Summary

Temple's zoning code defines two separate data center use classes, Large and Small, based on a 10,000-square-foot building threshold.

Data Center (Large). A use where digital information is processed, transferred, and/or stored, designed to house 10,000 square feet or more for all primary and accessory structures, where the majority of space is occupied by computers, servers, telecommunications and related equipment (including supporting equipment).

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Reformat).

Full Breakdown

Temple's Unified Development Code creates two distinct use categories for data centers rather than treating them as a single generic use. A center is classified Large if all primary and accessory structures total 10,000 square feet or more, and Small if under that threshold. Both are defined as uses where digital information is processed, transferred, or stored and where computers, servers, and telecommunications equipment occupy the majority of the space. The classification, added by Ordinance 2021-0065, determines which zoning districts allow the use and drives site-specific parking requirements: 1 space per 25,000 square feet of equipment area, plus office and storage ratios, under UDC Sec. 7.5.

Violations & Fines

Building or expanding a data center use without a permit matching its Large/Small classification, or exceeding the size threshold without amending the zoning approval, can trigger a stop-work order and code enforcement action by the Building Official.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a Temple data center 'Large' versus 'Small'?
Total square footage of all primary and accessory structures: 10,000 sq ft or more is Large, less is Small, per UDC Sec. 11.2.
Does Temple require special parking for data centers?
Yes. UDC Sec. 7.5 sets separate ratios for office/administration, equipment, and storage areas within a data center site.

Sources & Official References

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