Commissioner moves six-month moratorium on data-center permits in Butler County

Jun 16, 2026

The board approved a six-month moratorium on approvals, establishment or construction of data centers in six townships to give staff time to study community impacts including noise, water use and electrical load.

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The Butler County Board of Commissioners voted to impose a six-month temporary moratorium on the approval, establishment or permitting of data centers within Butler County zoning jurisdiction in Hanover, Lemon, Madison, Milford, Oxford and Ross townships.

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