Walker County imposes 180-day data-center moratorium and forms study group
After extended public comment, the board adopted a temporary 180‑day moratorium on data centers and approved a citizen study group to research zoning, water, power and noise implications and recommend local ordinances.
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Walker County commissioners voted Aug. 6 to impose a temporary 180-day moratorium on data-center development and to establish a study group to advise on possible local ordinances and restrictions. The board approved resolution R-055-26 to pause permitting and R-056-26 to create the study group, with appointments due by Aug. 10 and leadership identified from county planning and economic-development staff.
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