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Data Center Signal is tracking 14 clips about Lexmark data center developments across 1 states, including KY.

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News ClipWEKU·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Lexington council to hold another public hearing on data centers amid moratorium

Lexington's Urban County Council is holding another public hearing in October to gather feedback on data center regulations and zoning within Fayette County. This follows an enacted moratorium on data center development and proposed regulations drafted by the planning commission, which include size, capacity, and environmental limits. Residents have expressed concerns over energy use, pollution, and water consumption related to data centers.

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8/24/2026

News Clip1:57WKYT·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Kentucky city's Planning Commission to consider data center regulation

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission is set to vote on proposed zoning changes that could ban major data centers and impose strict regulations on minor ones across Lexington and Fayette County. This initiative follows a unanimous moratorium enacted in June by the Urban County Council, halting new data center permits until October 31st, and is in response to public comment and concerns regarding environmental impact and nuisance.

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7/30/2026

News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Developer says it wants to update former Lexington data center, not build new

DartPoints clarified its intent to update an existing Lexmark data center in Lexington, Kentucky, rather than build a new large facility, as the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission prepares to vote on new zoning rules that would ban large data centers. The company emphasized its commitment to local needs, reduced environmental impact, and community engagement amidst an active moratorium. The project is currently on hold due to a temporary moratorium passed by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council.

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IBM

7/29/2026

News Clip2:01WKYT·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Lexington community voices opposition to data centers at packed town hall

Lexington residents expressed strong opposition to data center developments at a packed town hall meeting. The city council recently enacted a four-month moratorium on data center permits after learning about a private sale of a Lexmark property to Dallas-based Dart Point for a hyperscale data center project. Concerns were raised about the impact on health and the environment, and the adequacy of the current moratorium.

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IBM

6/16/2026

News ClipWEKU·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Proposed data center regulations part of Lexington development plan

Lexington's Planning Commission passed a development plan for the Blue Sky industrial park, which includes proposed updates to zoning regulations for data centers. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council simultaneously enacted a moratorium on new data center development until October 31. These actions follow DartPoints' acquisition and announced expansion plans for a data center in north Lexington.

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6/12/2026

News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Data centers likely to be a bigger topic than expected at Lexington Planning Commission

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission is set to discuss data center regulations, including a proposed zoning text amendment, following the recent enactment of a moratorium on new data centers. This expedited discussion was prompted by DartPoints' acquisition of a former Lexmark data center, leading the County Council to swiftly implement new rules.

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IBM

6/10/2026

News Clip2:16LEX News·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Lexington City Council unanimously passes a moratorium on new data center approvals

The Lexington Fayette Urban County Council unanimously passed a moratorium on new data center approvals, pausing permits and zone changes until October 31st. This measure allows the council time to establish more specific guidelines for tech companies. Concerns include potential increases in utility costs for residents and outdated zoning ordinances.

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6/10/2026

News ClipWKYT·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Urban County Council passes data center moratorium

The Lexington Urban County Council unanimously passed a data center moratorium during a Tuesday work session. This measure allows the community to consider the impacts of data centers before new projects proceed and aims to modernize city regulations. Mayor Linda Gorton supports the measure, citing concerns about job creation and potential increases in utility costs.

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6/9/2026

News Clip2:44LEX News·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Community group holds strategy meeting in opposition to Lexington data center sale

A community group in Lexington, Kentucky, is actively opposing the sale of the former Lexmark data center to DartPoints Operating Company. Residents are raising concerns about potential impacts on noise, property values, and electricity costs, and are organizing to prevent future data center developments in the city.

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6/9/2026

News Clip2:17FOX 56 News·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Residents voice concerns over Lexmark data center AI expansion

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.

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6/9/2026

News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

New Lexington data center won’t get city money. Mayor supports ‘tight controls’

Lexington officials, including Mayor Linda Gorton and Councilmember Tyler Morton, are expressing concerns about data center development after DartPoints acquired a former Lexmark data center property with plans for expansion. The city has stated it will not provide financial incentives for the project and is reviewing existing regulations, with a proposed zoning amendment to define and restrict major data centers in certain industrial districts. Officials cite minimal job creation, potential utility cost increases, and impacts on neighborhoods and infrastructure as reasons for stricter controls.

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IBM

6/8/2026

News Clip2:18LEX News·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

'They want even more protections:' Kentucky lawmaker pushes for data center transparency rules

Kentucky lawmaker Representative Adam Orr is pushing for increased transparency and community input rules for data center developments after residents in Lexington were surprised by the sale and expansion of a former Lexmark data center to DartPoints. Orr highlights the need for more guardrails on public input and environmental protections amidst a data center boom in the state.

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6/7/2026

News Clip2:28FOX 56 News·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Former Lexmark data center in Lexington sold to major operator, raising community concerns

DartPoints has purchased a former Lexmark data center in Lexington, Kentucky for $29 million, leading to community concerns about its potential impact on the neighborhood, including water quality, noise, wildlife, and power grid demands. In response, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is working on a zoning ordinance text amendment to give the city more regulatory control over future data center developments.

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6/4/2026

News ClipWUKY·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Lexmark data center sold to Dallas-based company

A former Lexmark and IBM data center campus in Lexington, Kentucky, has been sold to Dallas-based data center operator DartPoints for $29 million. DartPoints plans to expand the facility significantly, increasing its power capacity to meet growing demand for AI and cloud services. The existing electrical infrastructure and data-center zoning are expected to facilitate redevelopment.

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IBM

6/4/2026