Ottawa City Council establishes six-month moratorium on data centers
News ClipShaw Local·Ottawa, 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
There will not be any data center proposals entertained by the city of Ottawa for the next six months. On Tuesday, the Ottawa City Council established a temporary moratorium on data centers that is expected to last 180 days in all zoning districts. “We just think it’s prudent to have something in