Larimer County extends temporary moratorium on data centers to Aug. 25, 2026 amid water, energy and public‑input concerns
The board voted 3–0 to extend a temporary moratorium on new data center facilities through Aug. 25, 2026 to give staff time to research best practices, monitor state legislation, and design public outreach. Members of the public urged a longer pause and raised concerns about water use, energy demand and limited local economic benefits.
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The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners voted on Feb. 9 to extend a temporary countywide moratorium on data center facilities to Aug. 25, 2026. The extension was approved 3–0 to provide staff time to research code options, monitor state and federal activity, and design public outreach before the county considers zoning rules or permit standards specific to large‑scale data centers.
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