Data Centers & Crypto Mining in Rockdale County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Rockdale County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Rockdale County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Data Center Zoning & Siting
In unincorporated Rockdale County, a data center falls under the zoning code's 'Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting and related services' use, which the Unified Development Ordinance caps at 85 feet in height, rooftop mechanical equipment excluded, on M-1 or M-2 industrial-zoned land. On any other zoning district, that district's own height limit governs instead.
Data Center Height Limit in Rockdale County
Some RestrictionsRockdale County Code § 218-13(o)
(o)Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting and related services.(1)Maximum building height: 85 feet, excluding rooftop mechanical equipment when building is located on property zoned M-1 or M-2. For all other zoning districts, the stated applicable height requirement for the zoning district in question shall apply.
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