Council sends ordinance on data centers to committee

Council sends ordinance on data centers to committee

News ClipStar Beacon·Geneva, Ashtabula County, OH·4/30/2026

The Geneva City Council discussed a proposal for a 12-month moratorium on data center applications. After extensive discussion, the council voted 4-3 to table the moratorium and send it to the planning committee for further review.

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The Geneva City Council, following extensive discussion during its Monday meeting, decided to table a proposed 12-month moratorium on data center applications. The measure, which aimed to place a temporary hold on permits for potential data centers, was sent to the planning committee for further consideration by a narrow 4-3 vote. This action postpones an immediate decision on the proposed construction ban.