Archbold holds off on data center moratorium, shifts focus to zoning

The Archbold, Ohio village council held a meeting to address concerns about data centers in the community. Dozens of residents attended, hoping to understand the village's stance on the issue and a potential moratorium. The council members made it clear that they share the community's opposition to data centers and are committed to preventing them from coming to Archbold. However, the village attorney advised that a moratorium is not necessary at this time, as there is currently no formal proposal for a data center in the area. Instead of focusing on a moratorium, the village is prioritizing updating its zoning regulations with the goal of blocking data centers from ever being built in Archbold. Mayor Bradley Grimm stated that the village wants economic development, but data centers are "just something that's not in our cards." The council is working to ensure they are prepared if a data center proposal does come forward in the future.