Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026)
City of Dayton OH 180-Day Moratorium on Large Data Centers
Dayton, OH · Dayton City Commission moratorium resolution (April 22, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- October 19, 2026
- Applies to
- Data center developers seeking approvals within Dayton city limits
- Enforced by
- City of Dayton Planning Department / City Commission
Dayton City Commission passed a 180-day moratorium on April 22, 2026, pausing acceptance and processing of applications for zoning, building permits, and other approvals for large data centers in the city. City staff were directed to develop permanent data-center zoning regulations; on June 22 commissioners held a public hearing on a proposed permanent ban on large data centers in all city zones, with a final vote scheduled June 24. The June 24 outcome was not confirmed in search results as of June 25.
Who is protected: Dayton, OH residents and ratepayers
Legal detail
Dayton City Commission approved a 180-day moratorium on large data centers (April 22, 2026), suspending acceptance and processing of zoning and permit applications. On June 22, 2026, a public hearing was held on proposed zoning code amendments that would permanently prohibit large data centers in Dayton. The June 24 vote outcome had not been confirmed as of the June 25 sweep.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Dayton, OH |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | April 22, 2026 |
| Citation | Dayton City Commission moratorium resolution (April 22, 2026) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Dayton passes 180-day moratorium on data center applications — Dayton Daily News |
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