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 Miamisburg
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Mixed Data Center Policies
Miamisburg has enacted a nine-month pause on new or expanded data center development; the description does not say existing facilities must stop operating.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Miamisburg.
current law · City of MiamisburgImposes a binding nine-month moratorium on establishing, converting, developing, or constructing buildings, structures, uses, or changes of use involving new or expanded electronic data-processing, storage, and computing-center developments under Ordinance No. 7232, passed by Miamisburg City Council on September 1, 2026, which also declares an emergency.Miamisburg data-center moratorium legislation
What this means
The measure would pause new or expanded data center development for nine months, creating a substantial delay for projects during that period (nine-month moratorium). It does not say existing data centers must stop operating.
Timing
- Ends
- nine months after adoption
Ordinance No. 7232 imposes a nine-month moratorium on new or expanded electronic data processing, storage, and computing center developments. The minutes state that Council may extend the moratorium if needed.
People behind it
- Thacker
Moved to waive notice for Ordinance No. 7232.
- Colvin
Seconded the motion to waive notice for Ordinance No. 7232.
- Thompson
Moved for passage of Ordinance No. 7232.
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- Melton
Seconded the motion to pass Ordinance No. 7232.
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Imposes a nine-month moratorium on establishing, converting, developing, or constructing any building, structure, use, or change of use for new or expanded electronic data processing, storage, or computing center developments.
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