Western Iowa city to draft one-year data center moratorium for August vote
The Salix City Council in Iowa voted 3-2 to direct their attorney to draft a one-year moratorium on data centers. This action will allow the city to study relevant policies and ordinances regarding data center development. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley also discussed data centers during a separate event.
The Salix City Council in Iowa has taken a significant step towards regulating data center development within its jurisdiction. On Wednesday night, the council voted 3-2 to instruct its attorney to prepare a draft for a one-year moratorium on new data centers.
This proposed moratorium is intended to provide the city with time to thoroughly evaluate existing policies and ordinances, and to potentially develop new regulations pertaining to data center construction and operation. A final vote on the moratorium is anticipated in August.
Separately, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley addressed the broader topic of data centers during a Q&A session with employees at the Chesterman Company in Sioux City. He discussed both the potential benefits and drawbacks of data centers, as well as the possibility of future legislation concerning their development.