In the Joint Jurisdictional Area around Worthington, a use that is neither specifically permitted nor denied is prohibited unless the zoning regulations are amended to authorize it. The ordinance does not specifically identify data centers, so their status there is not stated. A use neither specifically permitted nor denied is considered prohibited

A land use permit is required to erect, alter, or move a permanent or portable building. If the proposal conforms to the ordinance, the administrator is to issue the permit within 60 days; an application fee set by County Board resolution is required. a land use permit shall be required

Buildings in the General Industry district are subject to dimensional limits: maximum height is 150 feet; minimum lot width is 100 feet; and baseline setbacks are 150 feet from state and county road centerlines, 135 feet from township road centerlines, 20 feet at side yards, and 35 feet at rear yards. Setbacks increase for structures over 50 feet, and larger setbacks apply next to residential lots. No buildings shall hereafter be erected

Where an environmental assessment worksheet or environmental impact statement is required by state rules or the County Board, the applicant must provide requested information and pay preparation and review costs. No permit may issue until the environmental review is complete and costs are paid. No permit for an action for which an EAW or an EIS is required

In the Joint Jurisdictional Area, site plan approval is required for developments other than agricultural developments in the A-1 district and single-family detached homes in the R-1 district. The application requires a fee and specified plans and information; the ordinary decision period is 60 days after complete submission, subject to statutory extensions or an applicant waiver. An application for site plan approval shall be filed

Operations must not create objectionable noise, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, glare, or other adverse effects on nearby property. Outdoor lighting must be directed away from adjoining residential zones and public streets; light on residential property is limited to 0.4 foot-candles. No noise, odors, vibrations, smoke

Access drives require review and a permit from the applicable road authority, which may limit their number and determine their location, size, and design. Driveways serving principal structures must be at least 10 feet wide and capable of supporting emergency and fire vehicles. Access drives onto any roads shall require a review and permit

A permit is required before construction of essential services covered by the ordinance. Major transmission services, including electrical lines over 35 kV, require a conditional use permit. Major Essential Service Facilities

In the General Industry district, uses that fit the ordinance’s broad category of production, processing, servicing, or storage are permitted if they are not otherwise listed as conditional or prohibited and meet performance standards. A data center would need to qualify under that category. The listed permitted industrial uses

The General Industry district permits public utility and service buildings and essential-service power distribution lines under 35 kV. Power lines over 35 kV require a conditional use permit. Utility and power-line uses

A conforming land-use permit must be issued within 60 days, providing a stated decision period for proposed development that meets the ordinance. Permit issuance within 60 days

For conditional-use applications, the County Board must act within 30 days after receiving the Planning Commission’s report or no later than 60 days after official submission. The County may extend the deadline by written notice, subject to the ordinance’s limits. Conditional-use decision deadline

An approved conditional use may continue indefinitely unless revoked for noncompliance, unless the permit sets a time limit. The project must begin within one year of approval or the permit expires. Conditional-use duration and start deadline

A lawful nonconforming use may continue, but cannot be expanded; if discontinued for one year, future use must conform to the ordinance. A nonconforming structure destroyed beyond 50% of its fair market value must be rebuilt in conformity. Continuation of nonconforming uses