Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Enacts Moratorium, Halting Data Center Operation
DartPoints acquired a former Lexmark data center in Lexington, Kentucky, but failed to apply for necessary operation and remodeling permits. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council has since enacted a moratorium on data center development until October 31, preventing DartPoints from proceeding with their plans.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Data center company DartPoints is currently unable to operate a newly acquired facility in Lexington due to its failure to apply for necessary permits and a subsequent moratorium enacted by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council. DartPoints had purchased a former Lexmark data center with intentions to upgrade its power capacity to serve artificial intelligence customers.
However, the company did not secure approval for either operation or remodeling before the council’s action. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council has imposed a moratorium that prevents it from considering development plans, issuing approvals, or granting other authorizations for data centers through October 31. This measure effectively blocks DartPoints' immediate plans to bring its facility online, as reported by the Lexington Herald-Leader.