Data center moratorium study update
City of Urbana cityOhio- Detected
- Oct 6, 2026
- 32 days ago
- Sector
- Public Works
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From the meeting
At its October 6, 2026 meeting, the Council received a moratorium committee update on the city data center study. Co-Chairs Joe Buckalew and Bryce Carafa said the study Council tasked them with was not finished and that they were still researching the topics Council asked for. They also said the land use question was still in Common Pleas Court and asked Council to table any vote until their written framework was ready.
No final action was taken.
- Meeting date
- October 6, 2026
- Agency
- City of Urbana city
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