County Plan Commission issues favorable recommendation on data center ordinance

County Plan Commission issues favorable recommendation on data center ordinance

News ClipShelby News·Shelby County, IN·8/13/2026

The Shelby County Plan Commission has issued a favorable recommendation for a proposed Data Center Overlay Text District Amendment. This final draft will now proceed to the Board of Commissioners for approval before the existing data center moratorium expires on August 23.

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Gov: Shelby County Plan Commission, Board of Commissioners

The Shelby County Plan Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the proposed Data Center Overlay Text District Amendment following nearly two hours of public discourse and board discussion. This amendment represents the final draft of a new ordinance designed to regulate data center development within the county.

The proposal is now slated for consideration by the Board of Commissioners on Monday morning, where it awaits final approval. The special meeting was convened to finalize the proposal, ensuring it is ready for the commissioners before the current data center moratorium expires on August 23.