Pine County reaffirms and extends moratorium on data-center development to 12 months

Aug 18, 2026

After a public hearing with dozens of residents, the Pine County Board voted to reaffirm Ordinance 2026-15 and change the moratorium length from six to 12 months, setting the effective date as Aug. 18 to create a stronger procedural record for the county’s study of data centers.

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The Pine County Board voted to reaffirm Ordinance 2026-15 and to extend the moratorium on new data-center developments from six months to 12 months, with the board setting an effective date of Aug. 18.

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