Logan County Fiscal Court creating resolution targeting data center construction
Logan County, Kentucky leaders are considering a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in unincorporated areas. The Logan County Fiscal Court has drafted a resolution to pause development, allowing time to study potential impacts on infrastructure, utilities, and water usage, and to develop suitable planning and zoning regulations. The proposed moratorium aims to ensure future projects align with the county's long-term plans.
The Logan County Fiscal Court in Kentucky is considering a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in the county's unincorporated areas. The proposed resolution aims to temporarily pause development, giving county officials time to study potential impacts on infrastructure, utilities, and water usage, and to develop appropriate planning and zoning regulations.
Logan County Judge-Executive Phil Baker stated the moratorium is intended to allow for careful consideration of options rather than rushed decisions, emphasizing the need to evaluate what's best for Logan County. He clarified that the proposal is not meant to oppose data center development but to ensure future projects are compatible with the county's long-term plans.
The Fiscal Court has not yet voted on the resolution, with officials expecting to revisit the proposal at their next meeting on July 28. If approved, the moratorium would remain in effect for one year while county officials continue their review and regulation development.