'A gray area': Surrounding tri-state counties also navigating data center discussion
Dubuque County supervisors have enacted a one-year moratorium on data center development while they work on a new ordinance. City of Dubuque officials also plan to develop a city-specific ordinance to regulate such facilities. This action follows local debate and input from numerous residents.
Dubuque County supervisors have enacted a one-year moratorium on data center development, following intense debate and resident input. The temporary halt will allow the county to develop a comprehensive ordinance specifically addressing data center and similar facilities.
In a related move, City of Dubuque officials announced their intention to create a city-specific ordinance to regulate data centers. The decision to pursue regulatory measures comes after numerous residents expressed concerns to elected officials about the potential impacts of data center projects.