Meade County moratorium becomes model in Cave City data center debate
If adopted, the Cave City moratorium would pause new applications for zoning and building approvals related to data centers until studies and ordinance updates are completed.
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Barren County lacks authority to impose data center moratorium, attorney says
Barren County has no countywide zoning system, limiting its ability to regulate large-scale industrial development such as data centers.
Lane closure planned this weekend on North Race Street in Glasgow
Officials said the closure is necessary to allow for the use of a lift during repair work at the building.
New EMS station planned to strengthen coverage in southern Barren County
The Haywood station is expected to be operational by November.
Cave City council votes 4-1 for data center moratorium amid zoning debate
Despite the pause on formal consideration, the city still does not have zoning regulations in place that would fully prevent a data center project from advancing.
Company calls for ethics review ahead of Cave City data center zoning discussion
The company said its “only goal is to help ensure that the process remains impartial and free from any concerns that could later call the validity or fairness of the proceedings into question.”
Groundbreaking set for new Haywood EMS station
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 31 Matthews Mill Road.
Debate intensifies in Cave City over potential data center development
Cave City currently does not have zoning regulations specifically tailored to data centers, though a vote on new language is expected at a May 11 council meeting at 5 p.m.
Barren County communities move to tighten zoning as data center interest grows
Unlike Cave City and other cities in the county, Barren County does not have countywide planning and zoning, a gap officials have pointed to before.