Data centers in Ohio local government
What Ohio 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.
34 Ohio meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Ohio with the most data centers activity
- Norton, OH (6)
- St. Marys, OH (3)
- Hudson, OH (2)
- Trenton, OH (2)
- Cleveland, OH (2)
- Highland Heights, OH (2)
- Avon, OH (2)
- Cincinnati, OH (2)
- Toledo, OH (2)
- Lancaster, OH (1)
- Defiance, OH (1)
- Springfield, OH (1)
Latest matching meetings
Hudson City Council to consider six-month freeze on new data center applications
City Council will discuss a resolution to pause new data center applications for six months to develop zoning and business regulations. The body is also considering a ballot question for a natural gas aggregation program and a lease for a new cell tower.
Committee to discuss proposed data center code and subdivision regulations
The Code Enforcement & Zoning Committee will receive departmental updates and review proposed changes to the data center code. The meeting also includes a discussion on revised subdivision regulations.
Defiance City Council discusses data centers and online permitting contract
The City Council will hear a discussion regarding data centers and a potential moratorium or town hall. Additionally, the council is considering an ordinance for an online permitting and payment program.
Commission to vote on $2.69M road resurfacing contract, consider data center moratorium
The City Commission will vote on several second-reading ordinances for housing repair grants and emergency shelter funding, and on emergency ordinances for a $2.69M street paving project (Selma Road and East Main Street) and the sale of city property at 1520 N Belmont Avenue. The commission will also hold first…
BZA to hear appeal regarding Prologis Data Center site plan
The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a quasi-judicial review of a Planning Commission decision to approve the Prologis Data Center Campus. An appellant is challenging the approval based on technical review adequacy, meeting notice errors, and the application of zoning codes.
Council considers a moratorium on data center permits and various utility contracts.
The committee will hear a presentation from First Energy regarding proposed rate increases. Members are also reviewing several emergency ordinances related to water infrastructure, street lighting technology, and a moratorium on zoning permits for data centers.
Stow Planning Commission to consider data center zoning and restaurant permit
The Stow Planning Commission will meet to discuss a zoning text amendment to regulate data centers and consider a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 3983 Darrow Road.
Council to consider 6-month moratorium on data center applications
City Council will discuss a proposed consent agenda for July 14, including a 6-month freeze on new data center applications, adding a third school resource officer, and authorizing a $70,939 traffic study for Clinton Crossing. They'll also consider finalizing a cell tower lease and placing a natural gas aggregation…
City Council considers a 12-month moratorium on new data centers
The Council will vote on a temporary ban on the construction or conversion of buildings into data centers to allow for regulatory review. They are also considering a rezoning request and budget appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year.
Council considers new zoning rules for large-scale data centers
City Council will hold first readings on ordinances to amend zoning codes to regulate large-scale data centers, requiring special permits and conditional use approval. Council also considers purchases for police equipment and road salt, including a $1.28 million technology agreement with Axon Enterprise.
Berea Council to vote on 2027 tax budget and 4.1 mill levy renewal
City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 tax budget and new zoning regulations for vape shops. The body is also considering several charter amendments and a temporary moratorium on data center permits.
Council considers a data center moratorium and Spring Street reconstruction
The City Council will review a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center developments to allow for regulatory review. They are also considering an emergency ordinance for street and utility improvements along Spring Street and an agreement for employee relations services.
Council to vote on Enbridge rate hike opposition and data center moratorium
The St. Marys City Council will consider several key items, including a resolution opposing Enbridge Gas Ohio's rate increase request and a resolution imposing a 12-month moratorium on data center development. They will also hold second readings on an ordinance to partner with Auglaize County for a CHIP grant…
Council to discuss data center ordinance
The City Council's Committee of the Whole will deliberate on a proposed data center ordinance, along with FEMA SAFER grant staffing for fire and emergency response and local watershed protections. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and miscellaneous items.
Council to vote on $1.2M Greenwich Road resurfacing contract
The council will hold third readings on several contracts including a $1.2 million resurfacing of Greenwich Road and a $98,313 engineering agreement for the same project. A first reading proposes a 90-day moratorium on data center zoning applications. The Finance Committee will discuss the five-year capital plan for…
Council considers new regulations for large-scale data centers
Norton City Council will hold first readings on ordinances for data center regulations and a 1.497-acre annexation from Chippewa Township. Second and third readings include a $1.2 million road resurfacing contract and a new cannabis dispensary ordinance. Council also considers several smaller contracts for roof…
Planning Commission to discuss data center zoning regulations
The commission will continue discussion on proposed zoning regulations for data centers, addressing resident concerns about lighting, noise, water table impact, and electric draw. The regulations are being drafted using examples from other municipalities and may differentiate between large and small data centers. A…
Council to consider moratorium on data center permits and new short-term rental rules
Cleveland City Council will hold first readings on emergency ordinances, including a moratorium on data center permits and a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals. Council will also vote on contracts, land transfers, board appointments, and accept a $315,000 grant for renewable power projects. Several ceremonial…
City Commission to vote on temporary moratorium for data center applications
The City Commission will consider a temporary 180-day moratorium on accepting applications for zoning, occupancy, and building permits for data centers. They will also vote on several contracts, including a $600,000 ERP modernization consulting agreement and a $1.98 million CDBG asphalt resurfacing contract. Other…
Council to impose a temporary moratorium on data centers
The Sunbury City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a temporary moratorium on data centers, a rock‑salt purchase contract with ODOT, and the creation of Capital Fund 702. The agenda also includes the acceptance of the Weaver annexation and the award of the Little Walnut Creek…
Council considers 12-month moratorium on data centers
The Twinsburg City Council will vote on a 12-month moratorium on new data centers and consider purchasing 40 Taser bundles for police. Other items include a union contract with Teamsters, road resurfacing projects on Glenwood Drive and Shepard Road, and an amphitheater renovation contract. An executive session is…
Site plan review for 30x80-foot shed replacing pavilion at Loyal Oak Lake Park
The Planning Commission will conduct a final site plan review for a 30'x80' shed with a 14' lean-to to be built over an existing tennis court at 2678 Hametown Road, replacing a demolished 45'x80' pavilion. The project is at Loyal Oak Lake Park, owned by Petria Capital Inc. The commission will also discuss and…
Council to hold public hearing on 6-month data center moratorium
The Tallmadge City Council will hold three public hearings, including one on a six-month moratorium on data center zoning applications. The Council will also consider adopting a new city code, amending various fees, and expressing support for a school district tax levy.
Avon City Council considers temporary moratorium on new data centers
The City Council will vote on a temporary moratorium for future data center development. The meeting also includes several zoning updates and compensation adjustments for various city superintendent and manager positions.
City Council considers data center zoning rules
Council will hear a presentation on data center trends and potential zoning code amendments. They will also discuss upcoming action items including a final plan for the Redwood III PUD and a street light contract with AES/MVLT. Other discussions include retail liquor permits, accessible curb ramp installations, and a…
Council to discuss data center moratorium, pay changes, and road work
Council will consider a temporary moratorium on data center development, multiple compensation amendments for city positions, and a development agreement with R-7 Motors. They will also discuss resolutions for the 2026 sidewalk, pavement marking, and resurfacing programs, as well as a lease agreement and cooperative…
City to extend data center zoning and approve Hyde Park plan
The Housing & Growth Committee will consider extending an interim zoning district for data centers by nine months and approving a neighborhood plan for Hyde Park. The group will also request a report on public land near proposed Bus Rapid Transit lines.
Planning Commission to consider Data Center zoning regulations
The Norton Planning Commission will review the Data Center Zoning Regulations and a related resolution as old business. A statement from the Zoning Administrator will be presented. The commission will consider the minutes from the February 24 and March 10, 2026 meetings. Any new business will be addressed before…
Public forum to inform residents about proposed Prologis data center
The City Council is holding a public forum to provide information about a proposed data center project by Prologis. Residents can hear a presentation and ask questions before the Planning Commission meeting on March 9, 2026, where site plans will be presented. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.
Council will discuss data centers, permits, capital spending, notice protocol
The Highland Heights City Council will consider proposals related to data centers. It will review conditional use permits, discuss capital expenditures, address the meeting notice protocol, and handle miscellaneous items.
Emergency ordinance creating data center overlay district
The Housing & Growth committee will consider an emergency ordinance establishing Interim Development Control Overlay District No. 89, 'Data Centers,' for a three-month period. A presentation on the proposed overlay district will also be given. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
Council opposes data center development within village limits
The West Jefferson Village Council will consider several items at its February 2, 2026 meeting. It will amend a training provision in the council rules, adopt a resolution opposing the development or operation of data centers inside the village, and consider two ordinances that amend numerous sections of the village…
Council to approve $36 million General Resurfacing Program
At the Jan 13 meeting, Toledo City Council will consider a series of emergency appropriations and contracts, including a $36 million General Resurfacing Program for the Roadway Improvement Fund. The council will also review large infrastructure funding such as a $10 million water main program, a $7.2 million sewer…
Plan Commission to consider zoning changes for shipping containers and data centers
The Lucas County Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on two proposed text amendments to the zoning code. One amendment modifies Section 168 regarding shipping containers. The other adds Data Processing Centers as a conditional use in Sections 4.2C, 17.1, and Appendix A. The meeting also includes routine items…