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Coweta County adopts data‑center ordinance after hours of testimony; vote 4–1
Summary
After nearly three hours of public comment from residents, industry representatives and technical staff, the Coweta County Board of Commissioners adopted zoning amendments for data centers that set height limits, buffering and screening requirements and require utility verification; the measure passed 4–1.
Coweta County commissioners adopted a set of zoning amendments for data‑center development on Dec. 16 after an extended public hearing and a 4–1 recorded outcome.
Community development director Ben Sewell told the board the draft revisions reflected months of public meetings and a survey of commissioners. The final text keeps a 60‑foot limit on primary building height while allowing up to 10 additional feet for parapet walls and rooftop equipment (a 70‑foot cap), preserves a 300‑foot buffer from residentially used property, removes a specific arterial‑road classification requirement so projects default to existing industrial standards, strengthens screening for mechanical equipment and requires applicants to submit a letter of intent from utility providers confirming preliminary coordination and feasibility.
"All mechanical equipment, emergency generators, substations and…
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