Hobart considers moratorium on data center developments
Leaders in Hobart, Wisconsin are considering a moratorium to temporarily halt data center developments, with a public hearing scheduled for July 7. The village board referred the ordinance to its planning and zoning committee for review, following reports from residents about developers reaching out.
The Village of Hobart, Wisconsin, is actively considering the enactment of a moratorium that would temporarily pause all new data center developments within its jurisdiction. This deliberation follows reports from residents who claim to have been approached by data center developers, even though the village itself states it has not received any formal proposals. The proposed ordinance reflects ongoing discussions about data center expansion in Northeast Wisconsin.
The Hobart Village Board recently voted to advance the moratorium ordinance to its planning and zoning committee for a review scheduled for July 6. A subsequent public hearing for local residents is set for July 7, providing an opportunity for community input on the potential development freeze. Following these steps, the board will cast its final vote on the ordinance.