Chisago County board directs 12‑month moratorium on data center development

Jul 15, 2026

The county board unanimously directed staff to draft an interim zoning ordinance imposing a 12‑month moratorium on data center development and scheduled a public hearing for August 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

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On July 15, 2026, the Chisago County Board of Commissioners voted to direct county staff to prepare an interim zoning ordinance enacting a 12‑month moratorium on data center development. Commissioner Swenson moved the directive; Commissioner Dunne seconded it, and the motion carried with all five commissioners voting in favor.

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