Commission adopts Broken Bow draft as starting point for data-center rules, schedules hearing
Aug 18, 2026
Facing increasing interest in data centers, the commission agreed to use Broken Bow's draft regulations as Dakota County’s starting template, discussed a possible moratorium and scheduled a public hearing next month to review the proposed local rules.
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The commission discussed whether to impose a moratorium on data-center development and concluded Dakota County still needs local rules. Planning and Zoning Administrator Joe O’Neill said staff will draft regulations; commissioners voted to adopt the Broken Bow draft regulations as the county’s starting point and scheduled a public hearing next month for public review.
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