One-year moratorium on data center development
Cave City, KY — One-year moratorium on data center development
Cave City, KY · One-year moratorium on data center development
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- May 1, 2026
- Applies to
- Local government / regulated operators.
Cave City, a small community near Mammoth Cave National Park, passed a one-year moratorium on data center development after being approached by a developer.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Cave City, KY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | One-year moratorium on data center development |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | Some Kentucky counties and cities are hitting pause on data centers |
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