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Zoning committee approves ordinance requiring special-use permits for data centers
Summary
The Atlanta City Council zoning committee voted 5-0 on May 28 to approve an ordinance that would require data centers in much of the city to seek special‑use permits addressing water and energy impacts.
The Atlanta City Council Zoning Committee voted 5-0 on May 28 to approve an ordinance that would require data centers in parts of the city to seek special‑use permits addressing water consumption, water conservation, energy consumption and other environmental considerations.
The ordinance, carried by Council member Susan Hillis and co‑sponsored by several council members including Matt Westmoreland and Jason Dozier, was taken as part of a block of items (2, 3, 4, 11 and 12) and approved by the…
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