Fenton adds data‑center definition to zoning code to avoid misclassification

The Planning and Zoning Commission on April 8 approved a staff-initiated text amendment to add a definition of "data center" to Section 400.030 of the City of Fenton zoning code. Amy, community development staff, said the amendment is proactive: the city has not been approached by data‑center developers but staff has observed unique infrastructure and environmental impacts tied to such facilities and wants to avoid misclassification under existing broader commercial or industrial categories.