Peosta city leaders interested in extending data center moratorium
Peosta city leaders are planning to extend their moratorium on data center development for an additional six months. A vote on this extension is expected this month, and the city also plans to hire a consultant to help develop new data center regulations.
Peosta, Iowa, city leaders are moving to extend a moratorium on data center development by six months, with a vote anticipated this month. The decision was reached during a packed City Council work session on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. This extension is a key step in advancing the city's overall data center ordinance.
In addition to the moratorium extension, city leaders have also agreed to hire a consultant. This consultant will assist the city in constructing comprehensive regulations for data center development. The move comes as a developer is reportedly pursuing at least one hyperscale data center project in the broader Dubuque County area.