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 Garrettsville
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Garrettsville has enacted a 12-month pause on accepting data-center zoning applications, delaying projects and expansions that need approval; existing data centers may continue operating.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Village of Garrettsville.
current law · Village of GarrettsvilleImposes a twelve-month moratorium on accepting zoning applications for data centers within the Village of Garrettsville and declares an emergency.Village of Garrettsville Ordinance 2026-16 (2026)
What this means
The measure would prevent the village from accepting data-center zoning applications for 12 months, creating a major delay for new projects and expansions that need zoning approval. It does not prohibit existing data centers from operating.
Timing
- Ends
- twelve months after adoption
The ordinance imposes a twelve-month moratorium on accepting zoning applications for data centers within the Village of Garrettsville. The source does not state any extension conditions.
People behind it
- Garrettsville Village Council
Approved Ordinance 2026-16 imposing the 12-month moratorium on data-center zoning applications.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Imposes a twelve-month moratorium on accepting any zoning application for data centers within the Village of Garrettsville.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
Property owners, operators, lessees, or optionees may appeal the moratorium by claiming extreme economic hardship; appeals must be filed within 20 days and heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals within 30 days. The ordinance includes an appeal process for extreme economic hardship
Sources
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