Clark County Slams Data Centers with New Zoning | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Clark County, Ohio, is throwing up major hurdles for data centers with a new zoning rule that classifies all new facilities as Industrial-2, forcing companies through a lengthy, multi-stage approval process that could take five months or more. Designed to give residents a strong voice and protect quality of life, the move responds to local concerns—since counties can’t impose temporary holds, officials are making it hard to build. Companies must apply for rezoning since no land is currently zoned for data centers, and the rule doesn’t override existing township or city zoning. It’s a…