North Ridgeville council adopts emergency moratorium on data centers

May 19, 2026

On May 18, 2026, the North Ridgeville City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-57, a temporary moratorium on data centers, crypto-mining facilities and substantially similar uses, adding an emergency clause intended to prevent developers from filing applications while the city studies impacts.

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The North Ridgeville City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2026-57 on May 18, 2026, placing a temporary moratorium on planning, zoning and building permits, approvals and certificates for data centers, crypto-mining facilities and substantially similar uses and adding an emergency clause to make the ordinance effective immediately.

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