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Georgetown, Kentucky Council to Weigh Data Center Ban or Regulation Sept. 21

The Georgetown, Kentucky City Council is scheduled to consider possible local regulation of data centers at its meeting on Sept. 21, 2026, according to the published agenda posted by the City of Georgetown.

The agenda item, listed under Planning & Zoning/Zoning Ordinances, indicates council discussion will address whether a ban or a regulatory ordinance would be more appropriate and legally defensible for data center development in the city. According to the agenda, Planning Commission staff advised the council on regulation options ahead of the meeting.

The matter is relevant to residents because it concerns how the city may choose to zone, permit or restrict data center facilities within Georgetown, a decision that would shape future land use and development rules in the community.

  • Meeting: City of Georgetown City Council
  • Date: Sept. 21, 2026
  • Location: Georgetown, KY
  • Agenda item: Planning & Zoning/Zoning Ordinances — discussion of data center regulation
  • Options under discussion, per the agenda: a ban on data centers or a regulatory ordinance
  • Planning Commission staff provided advice to council on regulation, according to the agenda

Per the published agenda, the council is scheduled to discuss the item during the Sept. 21 meeting. No vote outcome or final decision is included in the agenda record.

Residents seeking to engage with this item can attend the Sept. 21, 2026 City Council meeting in Georgetown, KY, or review the full agenda posted at the city’s official website for details on public comment procedures.

Official source: the published record

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