Warrick County officials make a choice on data centers

Warrick County officials make a choice on data centers

News ClipEyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)·Warrick County, KY·8/11/2026

Warrick County officials have enacted a 180-day moratorium on data center zoning following public meetings. The Warrick County Commission voted for an ordinance to allow for proper research before making further decisions. The moratorium is currently in place.

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The Warrick County Commission has voted to enact a 180-day moratorium on data center zoning. The decision follows weeks of public meetings where data centers were a primary topic of discussion among Warrick County officials and residents.

Officials stated that while they are not opposed to data centers, the moratorium is necessary to conduct proper research and make informed decisions. The ordinance, which places a temporary halt on zoning code changes for data centers, is now in effect.