Butler County Planning Commission tables Data Center zoning amendments after extensive public comment

Aug 4, 2026

After a public hearing with dozens of residents, the Butler County Planning Commission voted 9-0 to table proposed Data Center zoning amendments (Article 7, Section 7:3) and schedule a special meeting for Aug. 18 for further revisions. Residents raised concerns about noise, water use, eminent domain and tax incentives.

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The Butler County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 4 to table proposed amendments to Article 7, Section 7:3 of the county zoning regulations, which would add conditional-use rules for data centers.

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