What the draft would do
The proposal would allow a data center only as a conditional use in an I-3 Large Scale Industrial District. The city says no land inside Findlay is currently zoned I-3, so a potential site would also need a separate rezoning process with public hearings and City Council action.
Buffers, utilities, and cooling
The draft generally proposes a 1,000-foot setback from residential areas and uses, schools, parks, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted-living facilities. Applicants would need studies covering infrastructure, electricity, water and wastewater. Closed-loop or water-efficient cooling would generally be required, groundwater withdrawal for cooling would be prohibited, and once-through cooling would face additional council review.
Public review and shutdown planning
A conditional-use application would go through public review and would not guarantee approval. The draft also calls for emergency-response and decommissioning plans. A facility inactive for 12 months could be treated as abandoned. Findlay's Planning and Zoning Committee lists discussion of the ordinance for September 10 at 1 p.m. in City Council chambers, with a livestream available.
What is confirmed—and what remains uncertain
Confirmed: this is a proposed zoning framework, and an existing 12-month moratorium gives the city time to consider rules. The draft does not approve a data center, select a site, rezone property, or guarantee a future approval. Uncertain: council can amend, adopt, or reject the proposal, and no final project impacts can be measured without a specific application.
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