In effect
Limited protection
Cave City, KY — One-year moratorium on data center development
Cave City, KY · One-year moratorium on data center development
Cave City, a small community near Mammoth Cave National Park, passed a one-year moratorium on data center development after being approached by a developer.
Technical detail
Cave City, a small community near Mammoth Cave National Park, passed a one-year moratorium on data center development after being approached by a developer.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Cave City, KY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-05-01 |
| Citation | One-year moratorium on data center development |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Some Kentucky counties and cities are hitting pause on data centers ↗ |
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