News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Lexington, Fayette County, KY
Lexington has no regulations for data centers. Could one come to Fayette County?
Lexington, Kentucky currently lacks specific zoning regulations for data centers, prompting a councilwoman to propose new ordinances addressing their location and environmental impacts. This follows a trend across Kentucky where cities are updating land use rules due to growing data center proposals and community opposition. In Louisville, a large data center project was approved despite strong neighbor opposition, while in Simpson County, new restrictive ordinances led to a lawsuit from a developer.
3/18/2026
