Columbiana Implements New Zoning Restrictions for Data Centers
Columbiana, Alabama, has enacted new zoning restrictions for data centers to enhance local control. This ordinance follows public input from a town hall led by Mayor Lisa Davis regarding a proposed data center by DigiPowerX on Industrial Parkway. The council passed the zoning changes unanimously on February 17, establishing strict guidelines on dimensional standards, landscape buffers, and utility requirements for future data centers.

On February 17, the Columbiana City Council unanimously passed new zoning restrictions for data centers to exert greater control over future developments. The ordinance follows a town hall meeting hosted by Mayor Lisa Davis, addressing community concerns about a proposed DigiPowerX data center on Industrial Parkway. The new zoning code mandates that all data centers meet specific dimensional standards, landscape buffers, and power and water requirements, aiming to ensure that any future projects align with the city's goals for development.




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