Supervisors discuss whether Des Moines County can consider moratorium on data centers

Mar 18, 2026

A supervisor raised constituent concerns about data centers and whether the county could impose a moratorium; board members noted limits because the county lacks countywide zoning and directed staff to research how other unzoned counties have regulated data centers.

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During public input, a supervisor asked the board to consider whether Des Moines County should study and possibly pursue a moratorium on data centers while the county evaluates regulatory options.

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