Demanding Lordstown follow its own zoning regulations, the developer of a proposed artificial intelligence data center filed a petition Wednesday with the Ohio Supreme Court.

Village Solicitor Matthew Ries responded that Lordstown is following protocol and willing to talk about the project. He also noted that a number of problems exist with the plan.

Attorneys representing Bristolville 25 Developer LLC of Columbus and BHGH Properties LLC of Warren asked the court to issue a peremptory writ of mandamus against the village.

Also named as defendants are Kellie Bordner, Lordstown planning and zoning administrator, and Ries.

If the court supports Bristolville’s petition, Lordstown would be compelled to conduct a site plan review process for a $3.6 billion, 1.65 million square-foot campus. I

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