Decatur planning panel forwards data‑center overlay ordinance to city council with added safeguards
Nov 4, 2026
After a staff presentation and public comment, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted Nov. 4 to forward a staff‑initiated data‑center overlay ordinance to city council with recommended additions including stronger noise study language, decommissioning safeguards and water‑use agreements.
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The City of Decatur Planning & Zoning Commission voted Nov. 4 to forward a staff‑initiated zoning ordinance that would create a data‑center overlay district in part of Eagles Landing Business Park, with a recommendation that the city council adopt additional technical safeguards raised during the hearing.
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