Decatur staff outline proposed data‑center overlay district; commissioners raise noise, water and entitlement questions

Development services staff presented a high‑level proposal for a data center overlay district that would apply to a narrow portion of the Eagles Landing Business Park and add an additional layer of development standards and review. Wayne (development services staff) said the city has not received any data‑center inquiries and described the work as "strictly a proactive approach to adopting an ordinance before some type of development comes to Decatur," asking commissioners for input before staff drafts ordinance language for recommendation to council.