The Data Center Divide
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Fulton County
Neutral Data Center Policies
Fulton County recognizes data centers as a conditional use in the General Industrial M-2 district, giving developers a clearer path to seek approval, but approval is still required.
current law · Unincorporated areas governed by the Fulton County Rural Zoning ResolutionApproves amendments to Fulton County’s Rural Zoning Resolution, identifying advanced manufacturing, including data center uses as conditional uses in the General Industrial M-2 District.Fulton County Rural Zoning Resolution — advanced manufacturing/data center amendment (2026)
What this means
The update expressly recognizes data centers as an allowed use in the General Industrial M-2 district, giving developers a clearer path to seek approval. But they still need conditional-use approval, so the benefit is modest: data center uses are allowed in M-2 as a conditional use.
People behind it
- R.J. Lumbrezer
Fulton County commissioner who made or seconded motions for the resolutions considered at the August 13, 2026 session.
- Jeff Rupp
Fulton County commissioner who made or seconded motions for the resolutions considered at the August 13, 2026 session.
- Stacey Gleckler
Applicant who filed the application to rezone the 5.540-acre Franklin Township parcel from M-1 to AG/RE.
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- Fulton County Rural Zoning Commission
Approved the rezoning application and recommended approval of the amendments to the Fulton County Rural Zoning Resolution.
- Maumee Valley Planning Commission
Submitted the final draw request for $120,000 under the Lead Safe Ohio Program.
- Fulton County Auditor
Authorized to apply for and receive unclaimed funds belonging to Fulton County entities from the Ohio Director of Commerce.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Advanced manufacturing, including data center uses, is allowed in the General Industrial M-2 district only as a conditional use, requiring conditional-use approval rather than being permitted by right.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
Advanced manufacturing, including data center uses, is expressly identified and allowed in the General Industrial M-2 district as a conditional use.
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