Commission backs resolution recommending 12‑month data‑center moratorium

Oct 6, 2026

Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend adoption of a resolution that initiates the process for a temporary 12‑month moratorium on applications enabling data‑center development, citing staff recommendations and a public‑health letter included in the packet.

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The Wisconsin Rapids Planning Commission voted 5–0 to recommend that the Common Council adopt a resolution initiating a temporary development moratorium on proposals that would enable data‑center development.

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