Data center regulations drafted by Louisville Metro
Louisville Metro's Office of Planning has drafted new regulations for data centers, proposing a ban on hyperscale facilities and limiting smaller developments to less than 500,000 square feet. These regulations, which also require company disclosure, follow a recently tabled proposal for a temporary moratorium. The public is invited to provide feedback on the draft.
The Louisville Metro Office of Planning has introduced draft regulations for data center development, a topic that has sparked widespread debate in the region, including in surrounding areas like Oldham and Mead counties, and southern Indiana. These proposals come shortly after the Metro Council debated, then tabled, a temporary moratorium on data center construction.
The proposed regulations aim to significantly control future data center growth within Louisville. Key provisions include an outright ban on hyperscale data centers and the establishment of strict standards for any smaller developments, capping their size at under 500,000 square feet. Additionally, any company submitting a data center proposal would be required to disclose its identity.
Officials emphasize that these regulations are currently in draft form and are not final. The city has made a link available on its website for residents to provide feedback, indicating a structured process for moving forward with a regulatory framework.