Alliance considers zoning restrictions on data centers

Alliance, Ohio officials are drafting zoning rules to limit the impact of expanding data centers in the city. The proposed legislation would restrict data centers to industrial zones, rather than allowing them across all zones. The city is taking a proactive approach before any companies submit plans to locate a data center in Alliance. While some see data centers as beneficial investments, critics argue they require too much land, create few permanent jobs, and strain utility resources like water and electricity. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the zoning proposal before City Council makes a final decision.