Residents press council for study, moratorium as city advances data‑center overlay study

Feb 25, 2026

Public commenters raised water, noise and landscape concerns about a proposed 900‑acre data‑center site; city economic development staff says the site is power‑ready, expects about 195 permanent jobs and will pursue an overlay zoning district and public review before council votes.

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Residents urged caution at the Feb. 24 Columbus City Council meeting as staff outlined early work on a proposed large data‑center site and on a technology overlay district that would set local standards for such projects.

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