Public discusses short-term rentals, data center regulations at Planning Commission's hearing on zoning rewrite
News ClipThe Augusta Press·Augusta, Richmond County, GA·10/23/2026
The Augusta Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed rewrite of Richmond County’s zoning ordinance, which includes regulations affecting data centers and short-term rentals. The commission took no action or vote during the meeting.
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The Augusta Planning Commission heard public comments on the latest draft of Richmond County’s 424-page zoning ordinance rewrite. The proposal includes provisions addressing data center regulations, along with rules for short-term rentals.
The draft was published on the City of Augusta’s website before the special meeting, but commissioners did not vote or take other action on the rewrite during the hearing.