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Marion County extends temporary moratorium on data-center applications for one year

Marion County Board of Commissioners · May 11, 2026
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The Marion County Board of Commissioners voted May 11 to extend a temporary moratorium on data-center applications in unincorporated Marion County through June 1, 2027, following planning staff concerns about water, power and the need to update the county comprehensive plan.

The Marion County Board of Commissioners on May 11 approved Resolution 2026-19 to extend a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of applications for establishment, expansion or operation of data centers in unincorporated Marion County through June 1, 2027.

Planning and zoning staff presented the planning commission's recommendation to delay new regulations and extend the moratorium so the county can update its comprehensive plan and craft tiered regulations for different types of…

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