Data Center Zoning Rules

At a glance

• What: Rules for where and how data centers can be built in Louisville Metro. O-251-26 is a Land Development Code amendment on data centers (Planning Commission Case 25-LDC-0014; sponsor Andrew Owen). A special committee discussion (26-1651) covers classification, the conditional use permit process, separating data centers from special uses, and size limits (maximum square footage, setbacks).
• Where it stands: Special Planning and Zoning Committee meeting October 27, 2026; O-251-26 pending in committee.
• Next: Committee direction on the ordinance.

Details

• Comments in the packet came from LG&E/KU, AT&T and the Kentucky Resources Council, along with public comment forms and Planning Commission minutes from July to September.
• The content of the comments was not read.

Sources

• Planning and Zoning Committee agenda, October 27, 2026: https://legistar2.granicus.com/louisville/meetings/2026/10/12804_A_Planning_and_Zoning_Committee_26-10-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

Log

2026-10-27 - Planning and Zoning Committee Special Meeting

Special discussion on the agenda.