Butler County administrators brief commissioners on data-center moratorium requests from townships

May 5, 2026

County administrators told commissioners that four of the six townships for which the county administers zoning have asked the board to consider a temporary moratorium on data-center development; staff outlined legal and zoning steps and recommended counsel review before any formal action.

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The County Administrator updated the Butler County Board of Commissioners on multiple township requests asking the board to consider a moratorium on data-center establishment in unincorporated areas the county administers for zoning. The administrator said four of the six townships under county zoning authority signaled interest and that a moratorium would be an "initial resolution" pausing development for a fixed period while the board considers zoning-text changes.

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