Reasons, Factors, and Process for Data Center Rezoning
Discover what data center rezoning is, why developers and local governments pursue it, what factors contribute to the decisions, and how the process goes from applications to final decisions.
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Data Centers: Weekly Briefing // September 28 - October 1, 2026
Pulaski County's judge vetoes new data center rules, Mercer County rejects hyperscale zoning near a coal plant, Osage Nation moves to require tribal Congress approval, and Lovejoy, Edgewater, Kline Township and St. Louis all see major data center actions this week.
Short-Term Rentals: Weekly Briefing | September 28 - October 1, 2026 (39)
This Week's STRs. Atlanta, GA drops residency rule; Rochester, NY sets zero cap; Maui County, HI refers rezoning; Bellingham, WA ADU ban struck; Chatham County, GA, Annapolis, MD, Gilpin County, CO adopt rules; Jim Thorpe, PA denies; Texas; Florida. READ MORE.
Global Regulatory Notes (19)
Cities address STRs. Vietnam fines rentals; Romania drafts registry; Oro-Medonte, ON extends deadline; Whitehorse, YT delays licensing; East Kootenay, BC weighs density; Wales pauses levy; Bali, Indonesia logs 5,000 permits; Greece audits hosts; Prague, Czech Republic; Ghaziabad, India. READ MORE.
Data Centers: Daily Notes | October 01, 2026
Glendale held a public hearing on a proposed 160-acre annexation for "Project Eagle"; Washington County outlined a multi-year timeline for developing new data center regulations; Palm Springs; Edgewater; Mercer County; Madison; Kline Township. READ MORE.
Bulletin - Mesquite, NV News Today
Ordinance B26-007 removes the council hearing step and sends STR applications to staff-level approval
Short-Term Rentals: Daily Notes | October 1, 2026
Cities address STRs. Rochester, NY sets a rental cap for 2027; Maui County, HI refers its rezoning plan; Island County, WA moves toward permits; Yolo County, CA asks voters for a 12% lodging tax; Folly Beach, SC readies a $50,000 cap study; Texas proposes ending taxes on rental fees; READ MORE.
Data Centers: Daily Notes | September 30, 2026
Jesup commissioners voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance; Lovejoy approved an ordinance banning data center construction citywide; Manitowoc County finalized a draft ordinance; Georgetown; Warren County; East Buffalo Twp; Center Point; Suffolk. READ MORE.
Bulletin - Annapolis, MD News Today
City Council approves Resolution R-33-26 and the higher penalty takes effect immediately for first and repeat violations alike.
Short-Term Rentals: Daily Notes | September 30, 2026
Cities address STRs. San Luis Obispo County, CA weighs rental rules; Scottsdale, AZ candidates debate rentals; Bellingham, WA ADU ban struck down; Shiloh, IL approves permits; Maryville, MO denies applications. READ MORE.