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Lexington Targets Big Data Centers | Lexington News

Lexington’s planning committee is set to vote on new data center restrictions that would ban any facility over 50,000 square feet from being built anywhere in the county, while smaller ones could still be approved in designated industrial zones. This follows a June moratorium on new projects, now extended until October 31, 2026, to allow time for crafting these rules. The goal? To manage the explosive growth of massive data centers and ensure they align with community needs and existing zoning. While the Zoning Committee urged a delay, planning staff support moving forward — and the public…

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