Monument puts the brakes on data centers, as council approves moratorium
The Monument Town Council approved a six-month moratorium on data center applications. This proactive measure aims to set boundaries for potential development, making Monument the first community in El Paso County to enact such a ban.
The Monument Town Council has unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on new data center applications, effective immediately. This decision means the town will not consider any proposals for data center development for the next half-year.
The council's action is proactive, as the town has not yet received any formal applications from companies interested in building data centers. Town leaders stated the moratorium is intended to allow time to establish clear boundaries and address potential impacts before any projects are proposed.
Monument Councilman Steve King expressed skepticism about the benefits data centers might bring to the town, according to an interview with The Gazette. This move makes Monument the first community in El Paso County to establish a moratorium on data center projects, amidst ongoing county-wide discussions regarding the environmental and infrastructural impacts of such developments.