Larimer County extends data center moratorium
Larimer County Commissioners unanimously approved a six-month extension of a data center moratorium during a Land Use Hearing. The extension allows county staff more time to develop policies for data center permitting. A county survey revealed strong public opposition to data center construction, with 94% of respondents against it.
Larimer County Commissioners unanimously approved a six-month extension of a data center moratorium during a Land Use Hearing on Monday afternoon. This decision grants county staff additional time to develop comprehensive policies surrounding data center permitting.
The initial moratorium was enacted in January following staff reports indicating a lack of suitable processes for approving new data center permit requests. Public sentiment in Larimer County demonstrates strong opposition to data center development, with a recent county survey showing 94% of respondents against any data center construction.
The commissioners' vote to extend the moratorium was included as part of the land use hearings' consent agenda, reflecting a unified decision to address the permitting framework and public concerns.