Hamilton County commission approves one-year moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas

Jul 16, 2026

The Hamilton County Commission voted to approve a one-year moratorium to give planners time to draft zoning changes aimed at restricting large data centers in unincorporated parts of the county. County attorney advised a time-limited moratorium is the legally safer path; commissioners plan a mid-term review.

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The Hamilton County Commission voted July 26 to impose a one-year moratorium on the construction of data centers in unincorporated parts of the county. The measure, introduced as Resolution 7-26-23, passed on roll call after extended discussion of legal risk, utility impacts and next steps for zoning changes.

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