Logan County Fiscal Court approves one-year data center moratorium
Logan County, Kentucky, has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in its unincorporated areas. This resolution, passed by the Fiscal Court, allows county officials to study the impacts of high-water consumption and evaluate infrastructure capacity. The goal is to ensure future data center projects are compatible with the county's long-term plans.
The Logan County Fiscal Court in Kentucky has approved a one-year moratorium on new data center construction within the county's unincorporated areas. The resolution, passed during a fiscal court meeting on July 28, temporarily halts development to allow leaders to study the potential impacts of data centers on local water supply, infrastructure, and utilities.
Logan County Judge-Executive Phil Baker stated that the moratorium's purpose is to provide the county with sufficient time to carefully consider options and avoid rushed decisions regarding future data center proposals. Baker clarified that the measure is not intended to oppose data center development but rather to ensure any new projects align with the county's existing industry, citizen needs, and long-term planning. The resolution was signed by Judge-Executive Phil Baker and a clerk of the Logan County Fiscal Court.