County to considers moratorium on data centers

During a public hearing, Chris Maresh, the sole public commentator, addressed the Fayette County Area Plan Commission (APC) regarding a proposed 12-month moratorium on data center considerations. The APC, in less than half an hour, unanimously recommended this one-year pause. The purpose of the moratorium is to provide the county with time to research and establish appropriate zoning standards and regulations for data centers. This preemptive measure is being taken even though there are currently no data center projects on the horizon for Fayette County, as the APC aims to be prepared should such proposals emerge in the future.