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Ottawa City Council establishes six-month moratorium on data centers

Ottawa City Council establishes six-month moratorium on data centers

News ClipShaw Local·Ottawa, Lasalle County, IL·3/11/2026

The Ottawa City Council has established a six-month moratorium on data centers in all zoning districts. The mayor cited concerns over electrical, water, and noise issues as reasons for the moratorium, stating that the city wants to be able to have input on any data center developments that may come to the city.

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Gov: Ottawa City Council, Ottawa Mayor Robert Hasty
The Ottawa City Council has established a six-month moratorium on data center proposals to allow time to develop regulations. Mayor Robert Hasty cited the need for "guardrails" to protect the community, focusing on issues like electricity, water, and noise. Commissioner Tom Ganiere cautioned against making the rules too restrictive and deterring development. Hasty emphasized the goal is to create guidelines for data centers to operate responsibly in the city.