Data center development moratorium
Lexington's Urban County Council has passed a moratorium on data center development. The council also initiated a zoning ordinance text amendment to establish new regulations for future data center projects.
Lexington's Urban County Council has enacted a moratorium on data center development, following the recent sale of the former Lexark Center. The council's decision aims to temporarily halt new data center construction within the urban county area.
In addition to the development pause, officials stated that the council has also initiated a text amendment to its existing zoning ordinance. This amendment seeks to review and establish new regulations specifically for data center developments, indicating a move towards more structured oversight for such projects in the future.