General Plan AmendmentRecommended approval (Jun 2026) · Council outcome not on record

PC-2026-014 Zoning Text Amendment - Data Centers

Stow

Description

New zoning code rules for data centers covering where they can go, setbacks, noise, water, air quality, and energy use — written proactively with no applicants yet.

Impact summary

Any future data center would face strict standards protecting nearby neighborhoods from noise, water use, and generator emissions.

Applicant

Name: Planning Director

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval (Jun 2026) · Council outcome not on record4–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jun 23, 2026Recommended approval 4–0

Planning Commission (Regular) - Jun 23, 2026

New zoning code rules for data centers covering where they can go, setbacks, noise, water, air quality, and energy use — written proactively with no applicants yet.

Related issues (1)

Data-center zoning code amendments adopted

Ordinance 2026-118 updates Stow's zoning code covering use standards, vehicle parking, and definitions — the package tied to the data-center public hearing earlier that evening. Council called it a proactive step and a model for other cities.

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