Data center moratorium
Summary
New Albany now has a one-year ban on new data center construction while the city updates its outdated zoning code, with a Planning Commission hearing expected in August. Council members debated whether the moratorium could block legitimate business uses like server rooms.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could delay potential data center investment for a year, but city officials say it gives the city control over environmental and sound concerns.
Residents concerned about groundwater, electric bills and noise from large data centers.
Potentially businesses seeking to build large data center facilities during the moratorium window.
Mentions & discussions (5)
New Albany approves pause on data center development
New Albany approves pause on data center development The Courier-Journal
City Council Meeting - Jul 16, 2026
New Albany now has a one-year ban on new data center construction while the city updates its outdated zoning code, with a Planning Commission hearing expected in August. Council members debated whether the moratorium could block legitimate business uses like server rooms.
City Council - Jul 6, 2026
The city is pausing new data centers for up to a year while it studies noise, infrastructure costs, and cleanup rules, and drafts zoning regulations. Public comments received so far run about nine to one against data centers.
Pause on New Albany data center development progresses; residents voice their opinions
Pause on New Albany data center development progresses; residents voice their opinions WLKY
New Albany's mayor asks for moratorium on new data center development
New Albany's mayor asks for moratorium on new data center development WHAS11
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