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Chair proposes one-year moratorium on data centers; board approves resolution
Summary
The Iowa County board approved a 12-month moratorium on new data centers while it studies zoning and regulatory options; the resolution passed by voice vote after discussion of outreach to other counties and next steps for ordinance development.
The Iowa County board approved a resolution enacting a 12-month moratorium on the establishment of new data centers in the county while officials study zoning and regulatory options. Chair (S2) presented the draft, saying it "would contemplate a 1 year or 12 month moratorium from today's date assuming that the board approves it." The motion to approve the resolution was seconded and passed by voice vote; the clerk later announced, "Resolution 20 26 dash o 7 31 has passed."
Board members and staff discussed next steps for developing a longer-term regulatory approach. Committee member (S1) asked whether the board should appoint a group to research potential ordinance language; Chair (S2) recommended contacting neighboring counties that have addressed similar proposals and said county staff would assist with drafting options. The resolution allows case-by-case exceptions if the board grants them, and the moratorium is intended to provide time to evaluate ordinance alternatives without immediately banning every proposed use.
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