Data centers in Kentucky local government
What Kentucky city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about data centers — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
15 Kentucky meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kentucky with the most data centers activity
- Louisville, KY (9)
- Shelbyville, KY (3)
- Lexington, KY (1)
- Georgetown, KY (1)
- Boyle County, KY (1)
Latest matching meetings
Council to vote on data center moratorium, tax levy, annexation
The Shelbyville City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances, including a temporary moratorium on data center applications, a property tax levy for 2026, and an annexation. They will also consider a lease agreement for project financing and an amendment to the current fiscal year budget. The agenda includes a…
Planning Commission to vote on data center text amendment to Land Development Code
The Louisville Metro Planning Commission will hold a business session to consider a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers. The amendment, requested by Louisville Metro, applies to all council districts. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from several prior meetings.
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on data center zoning text amendment
The Louisville Metro Planning Commission is holding a special public hearing to consider a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers. The amendment, requested by Louisville Metro, would apply to all council districts. The commission will hear public comment and discuss the proposed change, but…
Council to vote on parking ordinance, data center moratorium, tax levy
The Shelbyville City Council will hold first readings on ordinances covering a data center moratorium, an annexation, the 2026 property tax levy, and a lease financing agreement, plus a second reading on parking and loading zone changes. They will also consider declaring city-owned property surplus. Public comments…
Planning Commission to consider Land Development Code amendment for data centers
The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the Land Development Code. The request concerns data centers and applies to all council districts.
Land code amendment
The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers. The meeting will include a public hearing. The amendment is proposed by Louisville Metro and affects all council districts. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the public hearing…
Planning and Zoning Committee to vote on three alley and road closures and a data center moratorium
The Louisville Metro Planning and Zoning Committee will review and potentially vote on three ordinances to close alleys and roads, and one ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on certain development applications related to data centers and telecommunication hotels. The meeting is held via video teleconference at…
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on data center code amendments
The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will consider a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers.
Committee discusses rezoning for Mount Holly Road and a data center moratorium
The committee will consider a zoning ordinance for property at 603 Mount Holly Road. They will also review a proposed temporary moratorium on telecommunication hotels and data centers, and a resolution to designate part of Chamberlain Lane as a scenic corridor.
Shelbyville City Council considers zoning change for 833 Harrington Mill Road
The City Council will review a zoning request for a property on Harrington Mill Road and discuss data centers. The body will also consider bid approvals for public works equipment and paving.
Zoning Committee discusses solar energy, data centers, and map amendments
The Planning Commission Zoning (Sub) Committee is reviewing several zoning map and ordinance text amendments. Discussion includes new regulations for solar energy systems, data centers, and attended donation centers, alongside various property rezoning petitions.
Council to discuss data center moratorium, zoning changes
The Georgetown City Council will discuss a proposed moratorium on data centers, hold first readings of two zoning text amendments (mixed-use and PUDs), and consider a second reading of the FY 2025-2026 budget amendment. They will also vote on land sale contracts at Lanes Run Business Park and multiple municipal orders…
Panel discusses data center regulations, considers moratorium
The committee will hold a special discussion on recently published data center regulations. They will consider an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on rezoning and permits for telecom hotels and data centers. Other items include a zoning change at 524 Baxter Avenue, amendments to digital billboard rules, and…
Fiscal Court to consider first reading of EMS Ordinance 370.1 and Data Centers Resolution
The Boyle County Fiscal Court will hold its regular meeting, addressing a first reading of EMS Ordinance 370.1, a resolution on data centers, and several appointments. Other items include approving budget transfers, bills, proclamations for Flag Day, Juneteenth, and Solid Waste and Recycling Workers Week, and updates…
Moratorium on data center rezonings and digital billboard rules discussed
The committee is considering five ordinances: a temporary moratorium on rezoning and development applications for telecommunication hotels and data centers, an amendment to allow digital display off-premises signs (billboards), and three property-specific zoning/plan cases. The moratorium would pause related…