Franklin County adopts temporary moratorium on data centers through Dec. 31, 2028

Sep 2, 2026

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 2 to impose a temporary moratorium on special-use permits and related activity for data centers in unincorporated areas through Dec. 31, 2028 to allow a comprehensive-plan update and further study of renewable-energy and land-use impacts.

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The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 2 to adopt a temporary moratorium on the planning, establishment, construction and permitting of special-use permits for data centers and related activities in unincorporated Franklin County through Dec. 31, 2028.

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