Decatur staff previews proposed data‑center overlay district to set local standards
Sep 28, 2026
Sep 28, 2026
City staff presented a draft data‑center overlay district describing lot‑, setback‑ and operational standards, plus pre‑ and post‑development noise studies, ERCOT interconnection checks, and water‑loading reviews. The council treated the briefing as a preview and directed staff to take the ordinance through P&Z.
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City staff on Sept. 28 gave the Decatur City Council an early look at a proposed data‑center overlay district intended to define where and how such facilities could develop inside the city limits.
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