Some Grove City residents push for data center moratorium

News Clip0:54WBNS 10TV·Grove City, Franklin County, OH·5/13/2026

Residents in Grove City, Ohio, are actively campaigning for a moratorium on data center development, gathering over 1500 signatures on a petition. While the city council states no active applications are currently being considered, residents aim to proactively halt any future projects due to various concerns.

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Gov: Grove City City Council

In Grove City, Ohio, residents are expressing significant concerns over the potential for data center development within their community. A grassroots effort has led to an online petition, which has garnered over 1,500 signatures, calling for a moratorium on all data center projects until more information regarding their impacts can be gathered.

Residents are proactively pushing for this ban in anticipation of a developer potentially proposing a new project soon.

The Grove City council, however, has stated that there are currently no active applications for data centers under consideration. A spokesperson for the city emphasized that any such proposal would involve a multi-step process, offering ample opportunity for public comment and engagement. Despite the city's current position, residents remain vigilant and determined to be prepared for any future developments, advocating strongly for a halt to construction.