Madison County extends moratorium on new data centers through Feb. 22, 2027
Sep 1, 2026
Sep 1, 2026
After a public hearing and extensive public comment about water, noise and community impacts, the Board of Commissioners voted to extend the county's moratorium on new data centers to Feb. 22, 2027, giving staff time to finish an ordinance rewrite and draft zoning guardrails.
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The Madison County Board of Commissioners voted to extend a moratorium on the establishment of new data centers until Feb. 22, 2027, after a public hearing in which several residents urged a longer pause so the county can adopt protective zoning and building standards.
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