City of Dubuque Plans Data Center Ordinance After County Moratorium
The City of Dubuque plans to develop its own ordinance to regulate data center development. This action follows Dubuque County supervisors placing a one-year moratorium on such projects. City Manager Mike Van Milligen will lead the effort with city staff and the city attorney's office.
Dubuque City officials are moving forward with plans to create a new ordinance to regulate data center development within city limits. This initiative comes in response to Dubuque County supervisors enacting a one-year moratorium on data center projects, a decision that has sparked discussions among local residents and elected officials.
City Manager Mike Van Milligen confirmed that he will collaborate with the city attorney's office and other city staff to draft a clear framework for how data center projects can proceed in the future. The announcement highlights a growing trend among local governments to establish specific regulations for the burgeoning data center industry, often driven by concerns over land use and infrastructure impacts.