Lawrence Co., IL Board Enacts Two-Year Moratorium on Data Centers
The Lawrence County, Illinois Board has approved a two-year moratorium on data centers. This ordinance will prevent the county from accepting new applications for data centers 10,000 square feet or larger, allowing time to study their impact on communities.
The Lawrence County, Illinois Board unanimously approved a new ordinance on Thursday, enacting a two-year moratorium on data center development within the county. The measure specifies that the county will not accept applications for data centers that are 10,000 square feet or larger for the duration of the moratorium.
This temporary halt is intended to provide the county with an opportunity to thoroughly research and understand the potential impacts of data centers on local communities before making further decisions on their development.