1 data center project in Lexington-Fayette City
Who decides here: the City Council of Lexington-Fayette City votes on zoning. The Fayette County may review big projects too.
In Lexington-Fayette City
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules
Lexington's Planning Commission recommended strict new zoning rules for data centers on July 30, 2026. Large data centers would not be allowed anywhere in Fayette County. Small ones would need a special permit and could only go in warehouse and light industrial zones. The Urban County Council still has to vote; it held a public meeting on October 6, 2026.
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Lexington's council voted unanimously to pause new data centers until October 31, 2026. No zone changes, development plans or permits for data centers are reviewed during the pause. The council also asked the Planning Commission to write new zoning rules for data centers.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Lexington-Fayette City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Lexington-Fayette City: Kentucky Utilities Co. (company) or East Kentucky Power Co-op, Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)) or Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Kentucky.
🙋 Open tasks here
- Will the Urban County Council extend the moratorium past October 31, 2026, or adopt new rules?
- Would DartPoints' expansion need new diesel generators or a new substation?