Zoning debate returns to Barren County as data centers fuel concerns
Public meetings begin as magistrates consider whether Barren County should adopt its first countywide land-use ordinance
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Public meetings begin as magistrates consider whether Barren County should adopt its first countywide land-use ordinance
The response comes as the federal government has prioritized expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure.
According to the agenda, the council’s closed session will include discussion of pending litigation and matters related to real property.
Developers and some local elected leaders have advocated for the projects, pointing to a potential boon in local tax revenue.
A hearing is scheduled for July 20 on the company’s request for a preliminary injunction that would temporarily block enforcement of the moratorium while the lawsuit proceeds.
If successful, the lawsuit would remove the land from Cave City’s jurisdiction, eliminating the city’s authority to regulate development there, including its recently enacted moratorium on new data center projects.
Kentucky Industrial Alliance is asking the court to prohibit Cave City from enforcing the moratorium against its proposed development while the lawsuit is pending.
Byrd says she is working to better understand a proposed Cave City-area data center, including who is behind it and what it would involve.
Government leaders have said they plan to gather public input, but no meetings or other events had been announced as of Wednesday.