Manitowoc County Drafts New Data Center Ordinance

News Clip0:27NBC 26·Manitowoc County, WI·9/30/2026

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin is progressing with a new draft ordinance to regulate data centers. This development comes as the county's current 18-month moratorium on data center construction is nearing its end. The proposed regulations are based on extensive research and public feedback.

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Gov: Manitowoc County, Planning and Park Commission

Manitowoc County is moving forward with a new draft ordinance to regulate data centers, as announced by NBC 26. The county's Planning and Park Commission introduced the proposed regulations, which were developed after extensive research and public feedback.

The initiative comes as Manitowoc County's 18-month moratorium on data center development is nearing its expiration. The new ordinance aims to establish clear guidelines for future data center projects within the county.