Commission adopts proactive amendment to define 'data center' in zoning code

Apr 9, 2026

Fenton adopted a staff-initiated text amendment to define 'data center' and to clarify that the city’s listed commercial and industrial terms do not include data centers; staff said no data-center developers have approached the city and the change is precautionary to avoid misclassification.

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Fenton’s Planning & Zoning Commission approved a staff-initiated zoning text amendment to add a definition for "data center" and to clarify that existing uses such as financial institutions, industrial operations, research centers and warehouses do not include data centers.

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