Ross trustees sign on to study mixed-use overlay after data-center concerns

Apr 25, 2026

Trustees discussed reviving a Venice-area mixed-use overlay to shape the look and uses along State Route 128 in Ross, flagged worries about data-center and big-box development, and agreed in principle to coordinate with Butler County planning on next steps.

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Ross Township trustees spent the bulk of their meeting debating whether to move forward with a mixed-use overlay for the Venice corridor and nearby commercial stretches. The board’s chair opened the discussion by flagging data centers as a recent county-level concern and asking staff to consult Butler County planning about options, including a coordinated moratorium to give townships time to react.

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