Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Dart Points data center developments across 1 states, including KY.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted unanimously to extend the city’s data center moratorium through Oct. 31, 2027, blocking officials from reviewing plans, approving zoning changes or issuing permits for data centers. Residents cited energy use, air quality and environmental concerns, while council members also considered new data center zoning and regulatory proposals.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted unanimously to extend Lexington's data center moratorium through Oct. 31, 2027. Residents urged the council to maintain a tougher stance, while Dart Points is seeking to build a data center at the Lexmark site; related zoning changes are scheduled for further consideration.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council sent proposed data center zoning rules back to the planning commission after a packed hearing featuring concerns about noise, water use, energy demand and power consumption. The council is also scheduled to vote on extending the existing data center moratorium through October 2027, while Dart Points and other local businesses urged officials to avoid overly restrictive rules.
Dart Points acquired a property formerly owned by Lexmark for $29 million in central Kentucky, with plans to significantly increase its data center capacity. Local residents are expressing concerns about this proposed AI expansion project.