The regulation creates an established zoning-approval pathway for data centers in the districts where the use is authorized, allowing an applicant to proceed through the specified approval process rather than seeking an entirely new regulatory framework.

Existing lawful data-center operations may continue as nonconforming uses, protecting them from being forced to cease operations solely because later zoning requirements change.

The regulation allows an existing data center to expand through the prescribed review process, subject to compliance with the applicable site, building, and operational standards.

Data-center sites may include the supporting utility, electrical, mechanical, emergency-power, and related infrastructure needed to construct and operate the facility, subject to the regulation's requirements.