Cincinnati Council one step closer to regulating data centers in zoning code

Cincinnati Council one step closer to regulating data centers in zoning code

News ClipWVXU·Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH·2/6/2026

The Cincinnati City Council voted to temporarily regulate new and expanding data centers while the city studies possible permanent regulations. The measure establishes an Interim Development Control Overlay District for 3 months, requiring additional review by the Planning Commission for data center projects. The goal is to define data centers in the zoning code and research best practices for regulating them.

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Cincinnati City Council voted Wednesday to temporarily regulate new and expanding data centers while the city studies possible permanent regulations.