Massillon OH Data Center Moratorium (60-day stay; extended through Aug 21, 2026)
Massillon, OH · Resolution Apr 6, 2026; extended June 15, 2026 (2026-04-06)
- Status
- Expired
- Expired
- August 21, 2026
- Applies to
- Data center developers seeking approvals in Massillon
- Enforced by
- Massillon government / planning
Council unanimously passed a 180-day moratorium on data center permits April 6, 2026; voted 8-0 on April 13 to scale it to a 60-day stay; allocated $15K for consultant review; extended another 60 days at the June 15 meeting (set to expire June 22, now extended through ~August 21, 2026).
Who is protected: Massillon residents and ratepayers
Legal detail
Council unanimously passed a 180-day moratorium on data center permits April 6, 2026; voted 8-0 on April 13 to scale it to a 60-day stay; allocated $15K for consultant review; extended another 60 days at the June 15 meeting (set to expire June 22, now extended through ~August 21, 2026). Citation: Resolution Apr 6, 2026; extended June 15, 2026.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Massillon, OH |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Enacted | April 6, 2026 |
| Citation | Resolution Apr 6, 2026; extended June 15, 2026 (2026-04-06) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Massillon OH Data Center Moratorium (60-day stay; extended through Aug 21, 2026) — source |
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