City Plan Commission To Consider Data Center Ordinance
The La Crosse City Plan Commission is set to consider an ordinance proposing a temporary moratorium on data centers. This move aims to define the function of data centers within the city's zoning code, following an 18-month ban enacted by La Crosse County. The proposed ordinance addresses health, environmental, and energy concerns associated with these facilities.
The La Crosse City Plan Commission is scheduled to meet to consider a new ordinance. This proposed ordinance would establish a temporary moratorium on data centers within the city limits.
The primary goal of the ordinance is not to outright ban data centers, but rather to pause any new considerations while the city defines their function within the existing zoning code. This initiative comes in the wake of an 18-month ban on data centers that was previously passed by La Crosse County in June.
The city's proposed ordinance also highlights concerns regarding the health, environmental impact, and energy demands that these facilities can pose. The City Plan Commission's meeting is set for this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Additionally, a public hearing on the ordinance is slated for Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. during this week's Judiciary and Administration Committee meeting, which will take place at City Hall.