1 data center project in Cleveland City
Who decides here: the City Council of Cleveland City votes on zoning. The Cuyahoga County may review big projects too.
In Cleveland City
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
City council passed a three-month pause (moratorium) on new data centers. It is set to end in October 2026.
July 2026Source
✋ Turned down
The city rejected a permit for a $1.6 billion, 150-megawatt data center campus on 35 acres between Slavic Village and the Industrial Valley. A city spokesperson said it did not pass zoning review.
May 14, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Cleveland 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 Cleveland City: City of Cleveland (run by the town) or Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Ohio.