Logan County Fiscal Court creating resolution targeting data center construction
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Logan County leaders are considering a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in the county’s unincorporated areas as officials work to develop policies for future projects.
The Logan County Fiscal Court has drafted a resolution that would temporarily pause data center development, giving county leaders time to evaluate potential impacts and determine how future proposals should be regulated.
According to the proposed resolution, officials are seeking additional time to study issues that have emerged in other parts of Kentucky and the country, including concerns over infrastructure, utilities and water usage associated with large-scale data centers.
Logan County Judge-Executive Phil Baker said the proposed moratorium is intended to give the county time to carefully consider its options rather than rush into decisions.
“That’s why we wrote this resolution,” Baker said. “We want to slow this process down until we can get something figured out. Planning and zoning in a community isn’t something that happens overnight. It takes months, if not years, to do it properly, and our goal is to take our time, evaluate what’s needed and make sure we do what’s best for Logan County.”
Baker emphasized that the proposal is not intended to oppose data center development but to ensure any future projects are compatible with the county’s long-term plans.
“We have to look at which projects fit Logan County best,” Baker said. “We can’t just rubber-stamp every proposal because one size doesn’t fit all. Data centers can bring jobs and other benefits, but we have to make sure they’re the right fit for our community.”
If approved, the moratorium would remain in effect for one year while county officials continue studying the issue and considering possible planning and zoning regulations.
The Logan County Fiscal Court has not yet voted on the resolution. Officials expect to revisit the proposal during the court’s next meeting, scheduled for July 28.
