St. Marys Council passes temporary moratorium on data centers
The St. Marys City Council has passed Resolution No. 2026-08, enacting a temporary moratorium on data centers. This measure allows the city to review its existing codes and regulations concerning data center development.
The St. Marys City Council, during its June 22 meeting, approved Resolution No. 2026-08, establishing a temporary moratorium on data center construction within the city limits. Council Member Aaron Gilliland abstained from the vote, while Michael Aquaro Jr. was absent.
The primary objective of this ordinance is to provide the City with time to comprehensively review its current codes, statutes, and regulations pertaining to data centers before any new facilities can be developed in St. Marys. This action signals a cautious approach by the municipality towards future data center projects.