The Town of Eliot, Maine, has scheduled a public meeting for Aug. 19, 2026, at which officials are scheduled to consider proposed code amendments including a new Chapter 45 addressing zoning related to data centers and conformance with state laws on public utilities, according to the published agenda.
The agenda item matters to residents because it covers proposed changes to the town code across multiple chapters, including general provisions, shoreland zoning, subdivisions, and a newly proposed chapter specific to data centers. According to the published agenda, the amendments would place data center zoning within the town’s broader code structure and address how such facilities conform with state public utility laws.
- Meeting date: Aug. 19, 2026
- Location: Eliot, Maine
- Meeting type: Public Meeting
- Agenda item: Proposed Town Code Amendments of Chapter 1 (General Provisions), Chapter 44 (Shoreland Zoning), and Chapter 45 (Zoning Related to Data Centers and Conformance with State Laws on Public Utilities)
- Additional agenda item: Proposed Town Code Amendments of Chapter 1 (General Provisions) and Chapter 41 (Subdivisions)
According to the published agenda, these items are scheduled to be considered as part of the town’s code amendment process at the Aug. 19 meeting. The agenda does not indicate a final decision or outcome; the amendments are listed for consideration by town officials.
Residents seeking to engage with this process can attend the Aug. 19, 2026 meeting in Eliot, Maine. The full agenda, including details on the proposed Chapter 45 and related code amendments, is available through the town’s official agenda posting.
Official source: the published record