Supervisor introduces 18-month moratorium on data center development in Rock County

May 28, 2026

A supervisor, joined by co-sponsor Supervisor Kim Schneider, introduced a resolution to pause new data center projects for 18 months to allow the board to craft zoning rules; the item was referred to committee for expedited review at the sponsor's request.

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A supervisor introduced a resolution to impose an 18-month moratorium on future data center development in Rock County, saying zoning and land-use rules have not kept pace with accelerating data center proposals. The resolution was described as intended to create transparency, subject projects to new land-use parameters, and provide public opportunity for input.

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