Webster County Commission declares 6-month moratorium on data centers

News ClipSpringfield Business Journal·Webster County, MO·6/16/2026

The Webster County Commission has declared a six-month moratorium on data centers. Concurrently, a petition is circulating among voters to establish a planning and zoning commission for the county, aiming to set land use policies.

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Gov: Webster County Commission

The Webster County Commission in Missouri has officially declared a six-month moratorium on data center developments within the county. This decision by the local governing body temporarily halts new data center projects.

Simultaneously, a petition is actively circulating among Webster County voters. The petition seeks to prompt the establishment of a dedicated planning and zoning commission for the county, which would be tasked with formulating and implementing land use policies to guide future development.