The Louisville Metro Council Planning & Zoning Committee voted 7-1 to approve a 180-day moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. The moratorium will allow council members to study the complex impacts of hyperscale centers, such as their high energy and water demands, infrastructure needs, economic potential, tax implications, and noise impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. The decision comes amid growing community concern over proposed data center regulations and their potential environmental and localized footprints. The Metro Council plans to work with utilities, environmental experts, and local residents to draft updated zoning laws for future facilities.