Council debates moratorium, special‑use permit and code changes for data‑center development
Councilors debated a proposed moratorium on future data‑center development and alternatives including a special‑land‑use permit and code amendments; staff and BLW officials said power, noise and water standards can be addressed by stipulation letters or ordinance language.
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Council members spent a significant portion of the work session debating how Marietta should regulate incoming data‑center projects after neighboring jurisdictions adopted varied responses. One council member proposed a moratorium (stay) on future data‑center development until staff completes research and returns with recommended ordinance language and conditions; the city attorney said a judicially defensible moratorium can run up to 12 months but counseled careful justification.
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