The City Council of Atlanta adopted an ordinance (Z-25-10) requiring special use permits for data centers across the city. This amendment to the zoning ordinance mandates new application requirements for proposed data centers to address their water consumption, water conservation efforts, energy consumption, and other environmental considerations. The ordinance aims to provide the city with a mechanism to regulate the environmental impact of data center development, which are known for their high resource demands. The ordinance was adopted as amended by a voice vote of 14 yeas to 0 nays.