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.
City of Clayton
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Clayton enacted a one-year pause on zoning, conditional-use, and building-permit applications for data centers, delaying new construction or expansion. The description does not indicate that existing centers must stop operating.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Clayton.
current law · City of ClaytonClayton's official legislation register lists Resolution R-07-26-46 dated July 16, 2026, enacting an immediate temporary 365-day moratorium on acceptance and processing of zoning, conditional-use and building-permit applications for data processing centers.Clayton Resolution R-07-26-46
What this means
The measure would pause acceptance and processing of zoning, conditional-use, and building-permit applications for data processing centers for 365 days, substantially delaying new construction or expansion (365 Day Moratorium). It does not appear to prohibit operation of existing centers, but a year-long approval freeze is a severe temporary barrier.
Timing
Immediate 365-day term; exact expiration unverified.
People behind it
- Elaine Wittman
City Manager; explains temporary term and extension process.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
365-day moratorium on zoning, conditional-use and building-permit applications for data processing centers.
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Pre-vote reporting describes protection for permits submitted before the effective date; final signed text not independently verified.
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