Board approves 12‑month moratorium on data centers to allow local rules to be drafted

Aug 25, 2026

Marathon County adopted Ordinance 28‑26 to place a temporary moratorium of up to 12 months on data centers while staff develops county rules and standards for those uses.

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The Marathon County Board voted to place a moratorium of up to 12 months on data centers (Ordinance 28‑26), giving staff time to draft local standards and bring an ordinance back for board consideration.

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