La Crosse Plan Commission advances proposed data center moratorium
The La Crosse Plan Commission unanimously approved a proposed 18-month moratorium on new data centers. This measure aims to pause new permits while the city and La Crosse County study the potential impacts of such facilities. The proposal will now advance to a public hearing with the Judiciary and Administration Committee before heading to the Common Council for a final decision.
The La Crosse Plan Commission has unanimously advanced a proposed 18-month moratorium on new data centers within the city. The measure, which would temporarily halt the issuance of new data center permits, was approved after a brief public comment session where one resident expressed support for the proposal.
The purpose of the moratorium is to allow the city to collaborate with La Crosse County's ad hoc committee in studying the potential impacts of data center facilities. This collaborative effort aims to provide a comprehensive understanding before further development is considered.
The proposal will now proceed to the Judiciary and Administration Committee for a public hearing, scheduled for tomorrow. Following this, it will be presented to the Common Council for final consideration and a vote next week.