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The Data Center Divide

City of Jackson

This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.

Mixed Data Center Policies

Jackson has enacted a temporary 12-month pause on new data centers and on conversions or construction that enable them; it is not a permanent ban.

Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Jackson.

current law · City of Jackson
Imposes a temporary 12-month moratorium on establishing data centers, converting other structures into data centers, or developing buildings or changing uses to enable data-center operations.City of Jackson Resolution No. 19-2026 (Emergency)

What this means

The resolution would pause new data centers and conversions or construction that enable them for 12 months, making development substantially harder during that period (12-month moratorium). It is a serious but temporary restriction, not a permanent ban.

Timing

Ends
12 months from the effective date of the resolution

The moratorium covers establishing data centers, converting structures or buildings for data-center use, and related development or construction. No extension conditions are stated.

People behind it

  • Proposed creating the Data Center Committee and agreed to serve as its chair.

  • As Council President, formally established the Data Center Committee.

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  • Imposes a 12-month moratorium on establishing data centers, converting existing structures or buildings into data centers, and developing or constructing any building or structure—or changing any use—that would allow a data center, giving the city time to review applicable codes and regulations.

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