Moratorium passed on data centers in South Point
South Point's village council has enacted a six-month moratorium on AI data centers following a 4-2 vote. This ordinance marks a significant regulatory action by the local government concerning data center development in the area.
The South Point village council in Ohio has officially passed a six-month moratorium on the development of AI data centers. The ordinance was approved by a 4-2 vote at a recent regular meeting in May, following its third reading, as confirmed by Mayor Jeff Gaskin.
This decision marks a significant step by the local government to temporarily halt new data center projects involving artificial intelligence within the village. The council also addressed other village business, including revising sewer and water tap rates, authorizing a bid package for trash services, and discussing pavement repair for the village's roundabout.