
Janesville's city council to consider 12-month moratorium on data centers
News ClipGazetteXtra·Janesville, Rock County, WI·9/11/2026
The Janesville City Council is considering a 12-month moratorium on new data center development. This pause aims to allow the city to establish new zoning rules and an ordinance to guide future hyperscale tech projects.
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The Janesville City Council in Wisconsin is currently considering a proposal to enact a 12-month moratorium on new data center development. This temporary halt is intended to provide the city with time to develop and implement new zoning rules and a comprehensive ordinance. The goal of these new regulations is to establish clear guidelines and "guardrails" for the future development of hyperscale technology projects within the city.