Data center ordinance finalized in LaPorte County

LaPorte County, Indiana, has officially implemented new regulations concerning data centers after the County Commissioners passed a new ordinance on Wednesday. The decision followed a favorable recommendation from the County Plan Commission, which had reviewed the proposed changes. The ordinance specifically targets zoning requests for data center developments within the unincorporated areas of LaPorte County. Commissioner Joe Haney characterized the passage of the ordinance as "a good step in the right direction" for the county's regulatory framework. Officials noted that the ordinance is not immutable and can be amended or updated in the future as needed, allowing for flexibility as the data center landscape evolves.