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Potential data center inquiry prompts council to prepare zoning language for Crites Farm
Summary
A realtor inquiry about a potential data center at Crites Farm led Administrator Joe Allen to say the village’s zoning code lacks provisions for data centers; Allen plans an ordinance to add or clarify allowable uses.
Administrator Joe Allen told council he had a call from a realtor about a possible data center at Crites Farm and that the village’s updated zoning book currently lacks language allowing data centers or quarries. Allen said he plans to draft ordinance language and bring it back for the council’s three readings.
Councilmembers expressed concern about the village’s ability to control development if courts or higher authorities rule in favor of applicants. Councilmember Tom Ramsay cited a recent Ohio Supreme Court decision affecting a quarry in Harrison Township as an example of a municipality losing control of land-use outcomes; the minutes record his concern that temporary infrastructure could become permanent without adequate local safeguards.
No formal zoning change was voted on at the Nov. 3 meeting; Administrator Allen indicated staff will prepare ordinance wording for future consideration.
