The Data Center Divide
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Williamsburg Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Williamsburg Township temporarily pauses accepting, processing, and approving data-center zoning applications, delaying new projects; it does not permanently ban data centers from operating.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Williamsburg Township.
current law · Williamsburg TownshipEnacts a temporary moratorium on receiving, processing, issuing, or approving zoning-certificate applications for data centers in Williamsburg Township, adopted unanimously on January 26, 2026.Clermont County, Ohio Williamsburg Township Resolution 2026-04 (2026)
What this means
The measure pauses the receipt, processing, and approval of zoning applications for data centers, delaying new projects substantially. The pause is temporary, not a permanent ban on operating data centers.
Timing
- Ends
- Jan 25, 2027
The temporary moratorium on receiving, processing, issuing, or approving zoning-certificate applications for data centers expires at 11:59 p.m. on 2027-01-25. It may be rescinded by the Trustees at any time.
People behind it
- Mr. Maklem
Moved Resolution No. 2026-16 approving the 2027 Tax Budget and moved authorization for the Purina Foundation Grant application.
- Fiscal Officer Doug Lefferson
Responsible for submitting the approved 2027 Tax Budget to the Clermont County Auditor.
- Gary Jordan
Introduced and reintroduced Resolution No. 2026-04 establishing the data-center moratorium, moved its adoption, and moved authorization for the Norfolk and Southern Safety First Grant application.
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- Guy Bainum
Seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-04 and moved Resolution No. 2026-18 declaring property at 4017 Alexander Lane a nuisance.
- Williamsburg Township Board of Trustees
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-04 enacting the six-month data-center moratorium.
- Chief Jason McCarthy
Requested authorization to apply for the Norfolk and Southern Safety First Grant and the Purina Foundation Grant.
- Brian Tatman
Zoning Administrator responsible for administering Williamsburg Township zoning matters.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A moratorium prohibits the receipt, processing, issuance, or approval of applications for zoning certificates for data centers. The initial moratorium lasted six months and could be rescinded by the Trustees at any time; a subsequent moratorium continued the prohibition until 11:59 p.m. on January 25, 2027.
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unknown · Williamsburg TownshipExtends the temporary moratorium on receiving, processing, issuing, or approving zoning-certificate applications for data centers, increasing its total duration to 12 months.Williamsburg Township Resolution 2026-17 (2026)
What this means
The measure pauses the acceptance, review, and approval of zoning-certificate applications for data centers for 12 months. That blocks new data center projects during the moratorium and creates a substantial delay, though it is temporary rather than a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- 2027-01-25 at 11:59 p.m.
Resolution No. 2026-17 extends the temporary data-center moratorium from six months to 12 months. The Trustees may rescind it earlier.
People behind it
- Charlie Maklem
Moved or co-sponsored several measures, including the 2027 Tax Budget, ODOT highway-mileage certification, and authorization for a Purina Foundation grant application.
- Guy Bainum
Seconded or moved several measures, including the 2027 Tax Budget, data-center moratorium extension, nuisance declaration, grant applications, and firefighter classification.
- Gary Jordan
Introduced or co-sponsored several measures, including the data-center moratorium and its extension, the nuisance declaration, grant applications, and firefighter classification.
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- Fiscal Officer Doug Lefferson
Was authorized to submit the approved 2027 Tax Budget to the Clermont County Auditor.
- Emergency Services Chief Jason McCarthy
Was authorized to apply for the Norfolk and Southern Safety First Grant and the Purina Foundation Grant.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A moratorium bars the receipt, processing, issuance, or approval of any application for a zoning certificate for a data center. The initial six-month moratorium was extended to 12 months, through 11:59 p.m. on January 25, 2027; the Trustees may rescind it earlier. (initial six-month moratorium; extended to 12 months)
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