Clinton County imposes 12-month moratorium on data-center permits

Apr 21, 2026

The Clinton County Board of Commissioners voted April 21 to adopt an amendment imposing a 12-month moratorium on permits and approvals for data centers while staff updates the zoning ordinance. The motion passed by roll call vote, six ayes, zero nays, one absent.

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The Clinton County Board of Commissioners voted April 21 to adopt a zoning ordinance amendment imposing a 12-month moratorium — or until the county’s zoning rules for data centers are amended — on issuance of permits, licenses or approvals for data center facilities.

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