Morning Briefing: April 18, 2026

Dayton, Ohio, is moving to restrict large data center development within its city limits. The Dayton City Plan Board recently approved a recommendation that would prohibit the construction of large data centers. This decision follows efforts by city planning officials to update existing zoning codes and align them with contemporary best practices. Further action is expected later this month when Dayton city commissioners will consider implementing a 180-day moratorium on data center construction. This proposed moratorium would temporarily halt new data center projects, providing time for the city to finalize the recommended zoning amendments.