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Commissioners instruct attorney to draft ordinances banning industrial-scale solar and data centers

Marshall County Commissioners · February 17, 2026

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Summary

Following discussion of recent project pressures, commissioners voted to direct county counsel to prepare ordinances banning industrial-scale solar (excluding rooftop/onsite systems) and data centers; the instruction begins the ordinance drafting and planning commission process.

Marshall County Commissioners on Feb. 16 instructed the county attorney to prepare ordinances that would ban industrial-scale solar projects and data centers within the county. The motion, which commissioners said is intended to exclude small rooftop systems and facility-mounted arrays, passed by voice vote.

Commissioners framed the direction as a response to litigation risk and community concerns about large industrial projects crossing property lines. One commissioner said a clear “no” reduces uncertainty and potential legal exposure; county staff explained ordinances would need planning commission hearings before possible adoption.

The direction starts the formal drafting process; staff and the attorney will prepare ordinance language, which will be circulated to the planning department and scheduled for planning commission review and public hearing before any final vote by the commissioners.