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Oldham County moves to pause data-center approvals while planning, legal review proceed
Summary
Fiscal Court asked planning officials to draft a 150-day moratorium on new data centers and approved outside legal help after an applicant27s classification drew an appeal; planning commission will hear the moratorium in late May.
Oldham County Fiscal Court on Tuesday asked planning staff to seek a 150-day moratorium on new data-center development while county planners, a study committee and outside counsel review how data centers fit in local zoning.
The court also authorized outside legal counsel to assist county planning staff after an appeal was filed over the planning director27s initial classification of a proposed data center as a "private utility," a designation now the subject of a community appeal. The Board of Adjustments application and any subsequent appeals will proceed while the moratorium and regulatory study continue.
Why it matters: The county has drawn intense public attention because data centers are large, long-term investments with unusual demands for power, water and telecommunications. County officials say a moratorium would give planners time to draft appropriate zoning language and study what uses and locations are acceptable in Oldham County.
Planning timeline and next steps
Ryan Fisher, Oldham County planning and development…
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