UPDATE: Walker County extends data center moratorium for 180 days, creates study group
Walker County Commissioners have extended a 180-day moratorium on new data center developments in unincorporated areas until February 2027. This extension allows a newly formed study group to review zoning codes and consider new regulations. The regulations under consideration include setbacks, noise, and environmental impact.
Walker County Commissioners voted to extend a data center moratorium by 180 days, effectively pausing new development considerations until February 2027. The board also established a study group tasked with reviewing current zoning codes and proposing new regulations. These regulations are expected to address public concerns regarding the environmental impacts of data centers, as well as specific issues like setbacks and noise levels.