The Forest Park, Georgia City Council is scheduled to consider a zoning text amendment establishing regulations for data centers at a work session on November 16, 2026, according to the published agenda.
The agenda item, Case #TA-2026-04, would amend Title 8, Chapter 8 of the city code — the zoning ordinance — to add standards specifically for data centers and related provisions for the Gillem District, according to the agenda posted through the city’s CivicClerk portal.
The matter falls under the Planning and Community Development department. According to the agenda’s background section, the city adopted a temporary measure on August 31, 2026, though the full text of that prior action was not included in the available excerpt.
This item matters to residents because it would set permanent zoning rules governing where and how data centers can be built within Forest Park, including specific provisions tied to the Gillem District, an area of the city subject to its own zoning considerations.
- Meeting: Forest Park City Council Work Session
- Date: November 16, 2026
- Agenda item: Case #TA-2026-04, Text Amendment to Title 8, Chapter 8 – Zoning
- Subject: Establishing Data Center Regulations and Related Gillem District Provisions
- Responsible department: Planning and Community Development
- Background noted in agenda: City adopted a temporary measure on August 31, 2026
According to the published agenda, the council is scheduled to consider and take action on the text amendment during the work session. The agenda does not specify the outcome of any vote, as the meeting has not yet occurred.
Residents who wish to follow or weigh in on the proposed zoning changes can attend the November 16, 2026 work session in person. The full agenda and related documents are available through the city’s CivicClerk portal for review ahead of the meeting.
Official source: the published record