No project in Topeka City, but 1 nearby
Who decides here: the City Council of Topeka City votes on zoning. The Shawnee County may review big projects too.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Shawnee County
County commissioners approved a six-month pause on new data center applications, through Feb. 17, 2027. The Compass application filed in July keeps moving through review, but the county will not approve or deny it until the pause ends.
📜 Data center rules · Shawnee County
County commissioners raised the conditional use permit fee for data centers, solar and battery storage from $700 to $15,000. The county can hire outside experts (noise, water, power) and the company must pay for them.
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
City council approved a one-year pause on new data center applications inside city limits. Later the council changed the wording so the city also cannot give data centers utility hookups outside city limits.
🗺️ Zoning change · Shawnee County
County commissioners changed zoning rules so data centers and battery storage need a conditional use permit, which lets the county set conditions or say no. The planning commission had recommended it 6-1 in May.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Topeka City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Kansas.