Council weighs ban vs. regulation as neighboring communities restrict data centers

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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