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 Williamsburg
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Williamsburg enacted an emergency ordinance halting new data center development while the moratorium is in effect. Its duration and effect on existing facilities are not stated.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Village of Williamsburg.
current law · Village of WilliamsburgEstablishes a moratorium on data centers in the Village of Williamsburg through Ordinance 1249-26.Clermont County, Ohio Village of Williamsburg Ordinance 1249-26 (2026)
What this means
The measure is a village-wide data center moratorium, which would halt new data center development while it is in effect; council minutes record that it passed as an emergency ordinance. The sources provided do not state its duration or explain how it affects existing facilities, but the development restriction is substantial.
Timing
The March 12, 2026 meeting minutes identify Ordinance 1249-26 as a moratorium on data centers, but the provided source text does not state an expiration date, ending condition, or extension provision.
People behind it
- Solicitor Moore
Presented Ordinance 1249-26, the data center moratorium, to Village Council.
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Creates a moratorium on data centers within the Village, restricting their development or operation during the moratorium period.
Sources
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