Mercer County leaders plan new data ordinance reading in Harrodsburg

News Clip0:30FOX 56 News·Harrodsburg, Mercer County, KY·9/10/2026

Mercer County leaders are planning a special called meeting to conduct a second reading of a new data center zoning ordinance in Harrodsburg. This follows the city of Burgin's decision to rejoin the planning and zoning commission. The ordinance aims to establish a specific zoning area for data centers.

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The Mercer County Fiscal Court is scheduled to hold a special called meeting on Monday, September 28, at the Campbellsville University Harrisburg Gymnasium. The primary purpose of this meeting is to conduct a second reading of a zoning ordinance specifically designed for data centers.

This development comes shortly after the city of Burgin made a move to rejoin the planning and zoning commission. Officials anticipate posting a full agenda for the upcoming meeting in advance, providing details on the proposed ordinance that seeks to establish and regulate zones for data center developments within Mercer County.