Commission hears liaison report on data-center concerns and possible moratorium

Feb 19, 2026

During liaison reports commissioners said the planning commission discussed data centers and the city is considering following Madison’s lead by imposing a one-year moratorium on larger data centers while staff reviews zoning and policy responses.

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In liaison reports commissioners raised concerns about possible data-center proposals and reported that the planning commission is studying whether to place a temporary moratorium on large data centers to give the city time to evaluate land-use and zoning options.

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