The Canton City Council is scheduled to consider zoning and planning code text amendments related to data centers at its regular meeting on Oct. 19, 2026, according to the published agenda posted on the city’s CivicClerk portal.
The agenda item, listed under business originating from the Planning Commission, covers proposed amendments to Chapter 1131 definitions and Chapter 1148.16, which governs data centers. The item is attributed to Planning Secretary Bailey, according to the agenda.
The same meeting agenda also includes a separate item for council consideration: legislation for a final plat and right-of-way dedication for Georgia Crossing, located in Ward 4 in the 300 block of Marietta Avenue NE. The agenda description associates this item with Validus, though no further detail on the nature of that association is provided in the document.
For residents, the zoning and planning code changes are relevant because they would affect how data centers are defined and regulated under city code, according to the agenda listing. The Georgia Crossing item involves a specific plat and right-of-way dedication in a Ward 4 neighborhood.
- Meeting: Canton City Council Regular Meeting, Oct. 19, 2026
- Agenda Item 8: Zoning and Planning Code Text Amendments — Ch. 1131 Definitions & Ch. 1148.16 – Data Centers (Planning Commission, Planning Secretary Bailey)
- Agenda Item 9: Final plat and right-of-way dedication for Georgia Crossing, Ward 4 (300 block Marietta Ave NE), referencing Validus
- Source: CivicClerk agenda PDF published by the City of Canton
According to the agenda, these items are scheduled to come before the full council during the Oct. 19 regular meeting for consideration. The agenda does not indicate the outcome of any vote, as the meeting has not yet occurred as of this report.
Residents interested in these agenda items can attend the Oct. 19 regular meeting of the Canton City Council. Details on meeting time, location, and any public comment procedures are available through the city’s official CivicClerk meeting portal.
Official source: the published record