Normal council OKs data center moratorium to develop regulations

Normal council OKs data center moratorium to develop regulations

News ClipThe Pantagraph·Normal, McLean County, IL·5/19/2026

The Normal Town Council has approved a temporary moratorium on data center proposals. This action allows town officials to study and develop regulations addressing land use, infrastructure, water, power, and other community impacts.

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The Normal Town Council has enacted a temporary moratorium on data center development proposals. This decision, made during a recent meeting, provides town officials with crucial time to thoroughly study and formulate comprehensive regulations. The regulations aim to address potential impacts of data centers on land use, local infrastructure, water resources, power supply, and other community concerns, as the town currently has no data center proposals pending.