Russellville City Council to consider data center moratorium
The Russellville City Council is set to discuss a proposed three-year moratorium on data centers within city limits. Council Member Justin Keller initiated the discussion, advocating for a Data Center Zoning Committee to amend regulations and protect community resources.
The Russellville City Council is scheduled to hold an agenda prep meeting on Tuesday to deliberate on a proposed three-year moratorium on data center development within the city. Council Member Justin Keller formally requested the discussion, aiming to implement a temporary halt on new data centers.
Keller's proposal includes the establishment of a dedicated Data Center Zoning Committee. This committee would be tasked with reviewing and amending the city's current zoning regulations to specifically address data center facilities. The stated objective is to "protect the community, residents and resources" from potential impacts of data center growth.