Madison County considers temporary ban on data centers
Madison County supervisors are proposing a temporary, 12-month ban on data centers and will hold a public hearing to gather community feedback. The ban would allow the county to revise its ordinances on data centers, addressing concerns about their energy and water usage.
Madison County supervisors are considering a temporary, year-long ban on data center development within the county. The proposal comes in response to growing concerns from residents regarding the significant energy and water consumption associated with data centers.
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Madison County Annex in Winterset, where community members are invited to provide feedback on the proposed moratorium. The temporary ban aims to provide the county ample time to review and update its existing ordinances pertaining to data centers, ensuring more comprehensive regulations are in place for future developments.