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.
Village of Buckeye Lake
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Buckeye Lake’s enacted resolution pauses applications and permits for building or operating data centers for one year, temporarily blocking new projects and permit-dependent expansions.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Village of Buckeye Lake.
current law · Village of Buckeye LakeImposes a one-year moratorium on accepting and issuing applications and permits for construction or operation of data centers anywhere within the Village of Buckeye Lake.Village of Buckeye Lake Resolution No. 2026-13 (2026)
What this means
The measure pauses acceptance and issuance of applications and permits for building or operating data centers anywhere in Buckeye Lake for one year (one-year moratorium). That blocks new projects and permits for expansions or operations requiring permits during the moratorium, so it is a major temporary restriction.
Timing
- Ends
- one year after adoption on 2026-07-27
The measure imposes a one-year moratorium on accepting and issuing applications or permits for construction or operation of data centers within the Village. It takes effect immediately upon passage. No extension condition is stated.
People behind it
- Village of Buckeye Lake Village Council
Adopted Resolution 2026-13, imposing the one-year moratorium and declaring it an emergency.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A one-year moratorium prohibits the Village from accepting or issuing any application or permit for the construction or operation of data centers anywhere within its territorial limits; the emergency measure took effect immediately upon passage. one-year moratorium on accepting and issuing applications or permits
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