Whitley County planning staff to draft one‑year moratorium on data centers; working definition proposed

Jul 16, 2026

County commissioners directed staff to draft a one‑year moratorium on data centers; planning staff presented a working definition (with carve‑outs for accessory server rooms and telecom/utility facilities) and scheduled a public hearing next month, with county consideration planned Sept. 8.

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WHITLEY COUNTY — Planning staff told the Whitley County Planning Commission on July 15 that county commissioners have directed a draft moratorium on data centers, and staff presented a working definition to guide the moratorium draft.

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