Council weighs ban vs. regulation as neighboring communities restrict data centers
Sep 15, 2026
Sep 15, 2026
Council members asked planning staff to examine zoning approaches after nearby jurisdictions passed bans; planning staff recommended a carefully worded regulatory approach (noise, setbacks, lot-size) to avoid legal vulnerability and to preserve ability to judge different types of data facilities.
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Council members discussed whether Georgetown should follow nearby Versailles, Midway and Woodford County in restricting data centers, or instead craft a regulatory ordinance that sets specific standards.
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