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.
53 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 (7)
- Trenton, OH (5)
- Defiance, OH (4)
- Stark County, OH (3)
- St. Marys, OH (3)
- Sunbury, OH (2)
- Lancaster, OH (2)
- Stow, OH (2)
- Hudson, OH (2)
- Cleveland, OH (2)
- Highland Heights, OH (2)
- Twinsburg, OH (2)
Latest matching meetings
Council committees to weigh forensic audit, data center moratorium, speed limit repeal
Marion City Council committees meet to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including a forensic audit of city financial systems, a temporary moratorium on data centers, and repealing a speed limit reduction on South Main Street. The Finance Committee will also review audits, IRS issues, and grant fund…
Council to hear data center presentations and zoning discussion
This is a special meeting of the Sunbury City Council, held at Big Walnut High School. The sole agenda item is a presentation and discussion on data centers, covering types of data centers and land use/zoning considerations. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
Council votes on 12-month moratorium for data center development
The City of Defiance Council is holding a first reading on two emergency ordinances: one establishing a 12-month moratorium on data center applications and another amending zoning definitions for data centers and power facilities. The council will also approve July 2026 financial reports, accept the annexation of…
Defiance City Council to consider data center zoning and 12-month moratorium
The Defiance City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss zoning and rezoning, specifically two ordinances: one establishing a zoning text amendment for data centers and another enacting a 12-month moratorium on data center development applications. Both ordinances are at first reading. The meeting is limited…
City considers zoning change for land near S. Memorial Drive and new data center code
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning change for a parcel on Eyman Avenue and a proposed data center code. New business includes revisions to the subdivision code and the public sites and open space code.
Commission to consider data center zoning regulations
The Environmental Commission will consider proposed regulations for data centers (Ordinance 2026-118), which would amend the Planning & Zoning Code. The agenda also includes updates on various environmental initiatives, such as rooftop solar, food composting, and EV charging stations. A public hearing on the data…
Commission to discuss data center updates and fill vacancies
The Athens Environment & Sustainability Commission will consider applications for open seats and receive updates on a proposed county data center and a recent hazardous waste collection event. A representative may be appointed for monthly community stakeholder discussions.
Data center moratorium to be discussed
The committee will hear a presentation on data center impacts from Policy Matters Ohio and discuss a proposed data center moratorium.
Council rejects data-center ban petition, schedules November vote
Trenton City Council held a special meeting to decide whether a petition to add a data-center construction ban to the city charter contained enough valid signatures. Council first voted to declare the petition insufficient under the city charter’s 10% signature rule, then separately voted to place the proposed ban on…
Defiance Council to vote on data center zoning rules and 12-month moratorium
The Defiance City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two ordinances related to data centers: one establishing zoning definitions and classifications for data centers, and another enacting a 12-month moratorium on new data center development applications within city limits. The meeting was called by…
Council hears 26 speakers on new data center zoning rules
Canton City Council held public hearings on two zoning amendments: one restricting prohibited signs and another creating new regulations for data centers, which drew 26 speakers. The council also approved several items, including a $40,000 asphalt replacement at the recycle center and the election of Beth Wensel as…
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 reviews data center zoning, annexation, and $195K water rate study
Canton City Council held its regular meeting on June 15, 2026, addressing a range of items including zoning text amendments for data centers and prohibited signs, a Plain Township annexation agreement, and multiple emergency appropriations. The council also considered contracts for a water and sewer rate study, a…
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 tax abatement for Faircrest JEDD data center project
The Canton City Council will decide on a Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement for a data center in the Perry-Canton Joint Economic Development District. The meeting also includes emergency funding for police grants, youth programs, and infrastructure projects, along with first and second readings of ordinances…
Council to vote on rezoning 12.5 acres to industrial and consider data center moratorium
City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance to rezone a 12.5-acre city-owned parcel from R-1 Residential to I-2 Light Industrial. First readings include an ordinance amending a contract for the Avon Belden Road/Chestnut Ridge Road roundabout project and a proposed temporary moratorium on…
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…
Commissioners to decide on FY27 crime-fighting grant and data-center rules
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve a $489,469 state grant for criminal intelligence work, and review proposed zoning changes for retirement homes and data centers. The meeting also includes briefings on these topics.
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…