Lexington-Fayette Urban County, KY — Moratorium on data center permits, development plans and zone changes
Lexington-Fayette Urban County, KY · Moratorium on data center permits, development plans and zone changes
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council unanimously enacted a moratorium pausing data center permits, development-plan acceptances and zone changes through October 31, 2026, while it drafts a zoning ordinance text amendment for data centers.
Technical detail
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council unanimously enacted a moratorium pausing data center permits, development-plan acceptances and zone changes through October 31, 2026, while it drafts a zoning ordinance text amendment for data centers.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Lexington-Fayette Urban County, KY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-09 |
| Citation | Moratorium on data center permits, development plans and zone changes |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Lexington City Council unanimously passes a moratorium on new data center approvals ↗ |
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