Data center zoning change heads to Akron City Council for approval

Akron's Planning Commission unanimously approved a zoning change that would require data center developers to seek conditional use approval and submit impact assessments on grid load, water consumption, sewer effects, and noise. The proposal heads to City Council for final approval, with public hearings scheduled for 27 July.

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