City Council weighs data center moratorium
The Evansville City Council is considering a six-month moratorium on new data centers following a recommendation from the Area Plan Commission. This pause would allow city leaders to study the potential impact of data centers and determine appropriate zoning. The ordinance had its first reading and is scheduled for a second reading on October 5.
The Evansville City Council is weighing a proposed six-month moratorium on new data center developments, a move that would temporarily halt new applications for 180 days. The consideration follows a recommendation from the Area Plan Commission.
City leaders aim to use this pause to thoroughly study the potential impacts of data centers on the community and to establish appropriate zoning regulations for such facilities within city limits. Vanderburgh County already has a similar moratorium in effect.
The ordinance had its first reading recently and is slated for a second reading and potential vote on October 5. If approved, the moratorium would take effect immediately.