
Portage council approves ordinance establishing data center restrictions
News ClipInside INdiana Business·Portage, Porter County, IN·8/5/2026
Portage City Council approved an ordinance to establish stricter restrictions on data center development. The new regulations include more stringent limits on noise levels and building height, following a recommendation from the city's Planning Commission.
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Gov: Portage City Council, Portage Planning Commission
The Portage City Council in Indiana has approved an ordinance that establishes new restrictions on data center development within the city. This decision follows a favorable recommendation from the city's Planning Commission. The approved ordinance includes an amendment that introduces even stricter limits on noise levels and building height than what was initially proposed, indicating a move towards more stringent regulatory oversight for future data center projects in Portage.