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Oneida County committee adopts one-year moratorium on data centers

Oneida County Planning and Development Committee · April 29, 2026
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The Oneida County Planning and Development Committee on April 29, 2026, voted unanimously to impose a one-year moratorium on data centers while the committee and staff review zoning placement and related regulations.

The Oneida County Planning and Development Committee voted unanimously on April 29, 2026, to impose a one-year moratorium on data centers in the county. The motion was made by Bob Almekinder and seconded by Michael Tautges; all members present voted Aye.

Karl Jennrich, Planning & Zoning Director, presented background information and outlined the committee’s planned review of placement of data centers in county zoning districts. Committee members then conferred and voted to enact the one-year moratorium to allow the committee and staff time to examine zoning placement and related regulatory issues.

The committee recorded no public comment on the moratorium during the meeting. The motion established a one-year moratorium on data centers; the transcript does not list specific conditions or ordinance language tied to the moratorium. The committee proceeded to other agenda items and adjourned at 1:39 p.m.