Lee County passes data center moratorium

News Clip0:26WQAD News 8·Lee County, IL·6/16/2026

Lee County, Iowa, has unanimously voted to enact a one-year moratorium on new data center projects. The county board of supervisors plans to develop specific ordinances for future data center developments, drawing inspiration from existing wind and solar policies.

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The Lee County Board of Supervisors in Iowa has unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on all new data center projects within the county.

This decision means no new data centers will be permitted for construction for at least a year. During this period, supervisors will engage in consultations with other communities to draft a comprehensive ordinance. This ordinance will establish specific rules and guidelines for future data center developments, with county officials indicating they may draw lessons from existing regulations for wind and solar projects.