Oldham County Fiscal Court Aug 4th 2026

The Oldham County Fiscal Court meeting on August 4, 2026, included extensive public discussion and deliberation on proposed zoning regulations for large hyperscale data centers. Concerns were raised by residents and experts about the environmental, noise, and infrastructure impacts of such facilities, particularly regarding their placement in the Industrial Park District (IPD) zoning, which is traditionally reserved for lighter industrial uses. The court considered amendments to the data center ordinance, including removing IPD and I-1 zones from permitted locations, reinstating the term "hyperscale" instead of "large," and adding a decommissioning clause. The ordinance was introduced for first reading with a second reading scheduled for August 18. Additionally, the court awarded several construction contracts, including paving projects totaling approximately $1.47 million to Libs Paving, parking improvements at Shambach Park to Hall Contracting for about $119,000, and culvert replacement on Myers Avenue. The court also approved a budget amendment to incorporate a $1,095,000 Community Development Block Grant for site preparation at Apple Patch and allocated $8,500 in opioid abatement funds to Rafa Farm for therapy services. These procurement actions reflect ongoing infrastructure improvements and community support initiatives in Oldham County.