Data Center Moratorium (18 month)
Establishes a temporary prohibition on new data center development to allow the Village time to evaluate zoning, infrastructure capacity, and long-term planning considerations.
- Jurisdiction
- Village of Commercial Point
- Ordinance Number
- 2026-09
- Meeting Date
- April 6, 2026
- Stage
- Pending Council Vote
Legal Summary
Authority / ORC References:
ORC §715.01 (Police Powers)
ORC §713.02 (Zoning Authority)
Purpose:
Prevent infrastructure strain
Allow planning updates
Key Provisions:
Defines “Data Center”
Applies to all new applications
Duration: 18 months
Impact:
Stops new data center projects temporarily
Legislative Progress
- Emergency Language
- Yes