Butler County approves six-month data center moratorium

Butler County approves six-month data center moratorium

News ClipJournal-News.com·Butler County, OH·6/20/2026

Butler County commissioners have approved a six-month moratorium on data center development. This decision was made in response to requests from the six townships under the county's zoning control. The pause aims to allow the county to better understand the implications of data center commitments.

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Gov: Butler County Commissioners, Butler County
Heeding requests from the six townships under their zoning control, the Butler County commissioners have approved a six-month moratorium on data centers.