Data. Enter discussion MARION township

1. This post is not a mega Data Center - the parcel is only 2.633 acres - it may be a booster facility but the goal to my understanding was this is a connector to get to Columbus
2. My understanding is “they had to have” which is probably why they paid $323,000 for 2.633 acres
3. The new owner is US Signal Properties LLC out of Grqnd Rapid MI and they are a data center business
4. FINDLAY HANCOCK CO Economic Development put this deal together - remember the are a PRIVATE BUSINESS
5. NEIGHBORING communities especially those heading down 23/15 to Columbus have your ears perked for a Data Center conversations or more smaller boosters

Thank you to Economic Director Matt Cordonnier for encouraging city council members to table the zoning code proposal until the October meeting. Safety Service Director Rob Martin, Councilmen Wagner and DeArment along with Mayor Muryn wanted legislation in place before October. Since there is a moratorium on data centers until April of 2027, THERE IS NO RUSH.

As existing data centers around the state expand, cities are tightening their rules. Findlay benefits by learning from the weaknesses found in other zoning codes. That is a great use of the moratorium,

Many amendments have been added to the proposed Findlay data center zoning code. Important protections have been added and some language has changed from MAY to SHALL so there is less room for favors. Mr. Cordonnier even explained to the committee members that this conditional use gives council an easy way to say NO to an unwanted development.

The comprehensive proposal will be discussed at the Data Center Zoning Town Hall, September 22nd at 6pm at Goose Hall Event Center. Hosted by Put It On The Ballot Findlay. Please plan to attend.

For now, we have a short pause as the public learns more as well as our elected officials and city administrators.

Updated code:

https://www.findlayohio.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/19631