NOT HAPPENING: City of Lexington Puts the Brakes on Data Center at Former Lexmark Site.

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Tonernews.com, June 10, 2026. USA
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    The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council has unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on new data center development projects through October 31, 2026, halting zoning changes, development approvals, and other authorizations related to data centers in Fayette County. The move is intended to give local officials time to evaluate the potential impact of large-scale data center facilities on infrastructure, energy consumption, water resources, and land use. The decision is particularly noteworthy for Lexington’s business community, as the city is home to printer and imaging giant Lexmark, which was recently acquired by Xerox. While the moratorium does not directly affect existing operations, it could influence future technology investments and data center expansion plans in the region as local leaders work to establish long-term regulations for the rapidly growing data center industry.

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