Hobart board adopts one-year moratorium on data center development

Jul 7, 2026

The Village of Hobart on July 7 approved Ordinance 2026-07 establishing a one-year moratorium on data center development to allow time for zoning rules; the vote was 4-1 with Trustee Melissa Tanke opposing and urging tighter definitions.

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The Village of Hobart Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 2026-07 on July 7, 2026, imposing a one-year moratorium on data center development while staff and elected officials draft zoning regulations to govern such facilities.

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