Marshall County Zoning Commission votes to recommend temporary ban on new data centers
The Marshall County Zoning Commission has recommended a six-month moratorium on new data center developments. This decision coincides with the city's effort to gather public input to draft future data center regulations, which the city council will consider next month.
The Marshall County Zoning Commission in Iowa recently voted to recommend a six-month temporary ban on new data center developments within the county. This proposed moratorium would prevent the county from accepting, approving, or issuing permits for data center construction during that period.
Simultaneously, the city within Marshall County is inviting public participation to gather input on desired rules for future data center construction. A public meeting is scheduled for residents to provide feedback, which will be used to draft new regulations. The city council is expected to consider these proposed regulations next month.