Jim Condon

Linn County data center moratorium approved: How the board got to 2-1, and what happens next

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved an 18-month moratorium on new applications to rezone unincorporated county property for large-scale data centers. This decision followed nearly three hours of public comment and debate, driven by concerns over environmental impacts, electricity demand, water usage, and the rapid growth of data center projects in the county. The moratorium aims to allow time for regional water data gathering, updating the county's comprehensive plan, and reviewing existing ordinances.