Jesup Officials Debate Further Revisions to Light-Industrial Zoning Ordinance After Data Center Proposal Falls Through
Jesup officials disagreed over Mayor Ralph Hickox’s proposal to revise the city’s recently amended light-industrial zoning ordinance. The debate followed a company’s decision not to pursue a data center at the Wayne Commerce Center, with Hickox arguing that the current ordinance is too restrictive.
Jesup Mayor Ralph Hickox proposed revisiting recent revisions to the city’s light-industrial zoning ordinance, prompting objections from commissioners Perry Morgan, Tim Cockfield and Isaiah Houston. The commissioners questioned the need for another change after the company considering a data center at the Wayne Commerce Center opted out.
Hickox said the ordinance requires further revision because its restrictions are too stringent. The discussion reflects continuing disagreement among Jesup officials over how the city should regulate potential data center development.