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 Geneva
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Geneva has enacted a 12-month pause on processing or approving data-center zoning and occupancy applications, delaying new or expanded facilities; the description nevertheless frames the moratorium as conditional.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Geneva.
current law · City of GenevaGeneva's moratorium measure is identified as Ordinance No.City of Geneva Emergency Ordinance Establishing a 12-Month Data Center Moratorium (June 8, 2026)
What this means
If enacted, the 12-month moratorium would stop Geneva from accepting or processing data-center zoning and occupancy applications and issuing those approvals. It would not be a permanent ban, but the year-long pause would substantially delay new or expanded facilities.
People behind it
- Brad MacMichael
Planning Committee chair who presented research
- Jeff Griffiths
Council member recommending un-tabling
- William Baker
Council member casting lone no vote on un-tabling
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- Sarah Brower
Betsy's Bees resident speaker favoring moratorium
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12-month pause on accepting and processing zoning/occupancy permit applications for data centers and issuance of approvals — first-reading description; complete adopted wording unverified.
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