Boone County approves moratorium on new data centers
Boone County, Indiana, has unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new data center development in its unincorporated areas. This ordinance, effective until June 15, 2027, aims to give county officials time to evaluate data center impacts and update planning and zoning regulations. The temporary halt will affect the filing, processing, and review of new data center applications.
The Boone County Board of Commissioners in Indiana unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new data center development across the county's unincorporated areas. The ordinance, which will take effect on Tuesday and remain in force until June 15, 2027, is designed to allow county officials adequate time to assess the potential impacts of such developments.
The county government stated in a news release that the moratorium will temporarily stop the filing, processing, review, and acceptance of applications for new data center facilities in these areas. Officials intend to use this period to study how data centers might affect critical aspects like land use, infrastructure, utilities, agriculture, and the rural character of Boone County.
This decision follows a recommendation from the Boone County Area Plan Commission, which had previously discussed the potential effects of data center growth in the region. Boone County is located on the northwest border of Indianapolis.