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County commissioner reports 12-month moratorium on unincorporated data centers, school-tax shift affecting local district
Summary
County Commissioner David Preissler told the council the county adopted a 12-month moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas to develop performance standards; he also said a state tax change will direct about $139,000 to the local school district starting in 2027 to offset levy impacts on seasonal properties.
County Commissioner David Preissler briefed the council on two county-level items. First, the County Board approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas only; Preissler emphasized the moratorium does not apply inside city limits because cities control zoning and development within their boundaries. The pause is intended to provide time to create performance standards and expectations for future data center proposals.
Preissler also reported a forthcoming state tax change affecting seasonal properties that will alter the school-district portion of property tax bills in districts where seasonal property comprises 15% or more of qualifying property; for Waterville the change is expected to direct just over $139,000 to the school district starting in 2027 to offset levy impacts.
