Commissioners to consider extending data center moratorium

Commissioners to consider extending data center moratorium

News ClipHerald Bulletin·Madison County, IN·8/3/2026

The Madison County Commissioners are expected to consider extending a data center moratorium to one year. This recommendation comes from the Madison County Plan Commission, which voted to extend the moratorium from six months.

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Gov: Madison County Commissioners, Madison County Plan Commission

The Madison County Commissioners are preparing to review a proposal to prolong the existing data center moratorium from six months to one year. This consideration follows a recent vote by the Madison County Plan Commission, which formally recommended the extension to the commissioners.

The decision by the Plan Commission aimed to provide more time for local officials to address potential issues related to data center development within the county. The upcoming vote by the Commissioners will determine whether the moratorium's duration is officially lengthened.