Board hears update on comprehensive plan, considers moratorium on data centers and township termination process

Jun 16, 2026

Marvin Planning is preparing a comprehensive plan; supervisors discussed a possible moratorium on data centers while Planning & Zoning completes the plan. County Attorney Schroeder explained the statute-driven process for terminating mostly inactive townships; Orleans Township remains active and the board discussed options for its two levies (library and cemetery).

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Assessor Fouts reported that Marvin Planning is preparing a comprehensive plan for Harlan County. Supervisors discussed a possible moratorium on data centers to give the Planning & Zoning Board time to complete the comprehensive plan and asked the county attorney to work with Rachel Chandler on next steps.

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