Metcalfe County KY data center moratorium (Ord. 26-0709)
Metcalfe County, KY — Fiscal Court Adopts Ordinance #26-0709 Data Center Moratorium (July 23, 2026)
Metcalfe County, KY · Metcalfe County, KY Ordinance #26-0709 (adopted July 23, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- July 23, 2026
- Applies to
- Data center developers in Metcalfe County
- Enforced by
- Metcalfe County Fiscal Court
Metcalfe County's Fiscal Court adopted an ordinance placing a moratorium on data centers. News coverage did not report how long the pause lasts.
Who is protected: Metcalfe County residents
Legal detail
Metcalfe County, KY (seat: Edmonton) Ordinance #26-0709 'Data Center Moratorium', second reading and adoption at the July 23, 2026 regular Fiscal Court meeting. Duration and scope not reported in coverage.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Metcalfe County, KY |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | July 23, 2026 |
| Citation | Metcalfe County, KY Ordinance #26-0709 (adopted July 23, 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Not reported |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | Data Center Moratorium Passed — Jobe Publishing / The Herald-News (Edmonton) |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- Superior WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Dane County WI Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- Madison WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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