Henry County GA — Data Center Ordinance (UDC Amendment)

Data centers allowed in M-1 (light manufacturing) and M-2 (heavy manufacturing) zones with a conditional use permit; 1,000-ft setback from any existing residential building, 200-ft undisturbed landscape buffer around the property, 500-ft setback from non-industrial zoning, noise compatibility standards, water-use disclosure, and additional design and screening requirements.

Technical detail

Data centers allowed in M-1 (light manufacturing) and M-2 (heavy manufacturing) zones with a conditional use permit; 1,000-ft setback from any existing residential building, 200-ft undisturbed landscape buffer around the property, 500-ft setback from non-industrial zoning, noise compatibility standards, water-use disclosure, and additional design and screening requirements. Citation: BoC UDC amendment 2026-02-18. Surfaced via the jurisdiction's CivicPlus / CivicClerk agenda or municipal website portal.

Who is protected: Henry County residents and ratepayers

Who must comply: Data center developers and operators seeking approvals in Henry County

Key facts

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