Missoula County approves one-year moratorium for data centers
Missoula County has approved an emergency one-year moratorium on new data center applications, aiming to develop new zoning regulations for their operations. This makes Missoula County the first local government in Montana to enact such a temporary pause on data center development.
The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners has approved emergency zoning rules, enacting a one-year moratorium on new data center applications. The decision was made to allow county staff time to develop additional and comprehensive zoning regulations concerning data center operations within the county.
This action marks Missoula County as the first local government in Montana to implement a temporary pause on data center development. The move reflects a growing trend among local governments to assess and regulate the impact of data centers on local infrastructure and resources.