The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Warren County
Anti-Data Center Policies
Warren County’s enacted ordinance, though described in the rationale as proposed, limits data-center locations, requires 500- and 1,500-foot setbacks, and makes developers pay utility-related costs; it is not described as an outright ban.
current law · County measure: County zoning jurisdiction; municipal adoption is separateRestricts where data centers can be built and requires setbacks, utility protections and cost coverage, and plans for eventual decommissioning.Warren County Ordinance 2616 (2026)
What this means
The proposed rules would limit where data centers can go and require substantial setbacks from property lines, homes, and schools (500-foot and 1,500-foot setbacks). Developers would also have to pay for utility-related costs, creating meaningful added expense, though the article does not describe an outright ban.
People behind it
- Douglas J. Gorman
Presents proposed regulations as Judge Executive.
- Eric Aldridge
Moves first-reading approval.
- Rick Williams
Seconds first-reading motion.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements3
Reported 500-foot property-line and 1,500-foot home/school setbacks, subject to district exceptions noted by the planning commission.
Developers cover all costs associated with the utility.
Adds decommissioning procedures for data centers.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions2
Creates a data-center use category and permitted/conditional-use eligibility.
Planning summary identifies agricultural/commercial district setback exceptions.
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