Moratorium on data center permits, development plans and zone changes
Lexington-Fayette Urban County, KY — Moratorium on data center permits, development plans and zone changes
Lexington-Fayette Urban County, KY · Moratorium on data center permits, development plans and zone changes
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- October 31, 2027
- Applies to
- Local government / regulated operators.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council unanimously enacted a moratorium pausing data center permits, development-plan acceptances and zone changes through October 31, 2026, while it drafts a zoning ordinance text amendment for data centers.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Lexington-Fayette Urban County, KY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Moratorium on data center permits, development plans and zone changes |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | Lexington City Council unanimously passes a moratorium on new data center approvals |
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