Logan County Board Sends Data Center Moratorium Back to the Zoning Board

The Logan County Board recently decided not to extend a data center moratorium, instead referring the matter back to its zoning board to develop a regulatory ordinance. County board members emphasized that without a proper ordinance outlining regulations, no data center application can be processed. During a two-and-a-half-hour meeting, residents expressed strong opposition, with some arguing against any ordinance that would facilitate data center development, preferring no data centers at all. Concerns were also raised regarding the potential developer Hut 8's claimed benefits for the county, and the state's proposed "Power Act," which aims to increase data centers' responsibility for their electricity consumption. The board plans a special zoning board meeting on May 13th to further discuss the possible facility. This development follows a similar situation in nearby Sangaman County, where the board approved a data center proposal despite community backlash over potential impacts.