Manitowoc County Board enacts moratorium on data centers after public opposition

Apr 28, 2026

The Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors on April 28 enacted Ordinance 2026/2028-10 enacting a moratorium on data centers after public comment and two amendments: one adding a 'more than 1 petabyte' capability threshold and another striking '12' and replacing it with '18' in the ordinance text (the transcript does not specify the unit).

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The Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors on April 28 enacted Ordinance 2026/2028-10, placing a moratorium on data centers in the county after extended public comment and board amendments.

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