Waite Park Discusses One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers at Work Session

Waite Park Discusses One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers at Work Session

News ClipKNSI·Waite Park, Stearns County, MN·3/17/2026

Waite Park officials are considering a one-year moratorium on new data center developments due to current zoning ordinances not accounting for them. The city wants time to study the potential impacts on utilities, noise, and land use before any proposals arise. A formal vote on the moratorium is expected in April, followed by a zoning study.

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Gov: Waite Park City Council, Waite Park City Hall
(KNSI) Waite Park officials are moving toward a one-year moratorium on data centers moving to town. City Admin...