(Brookville, IN) – Franklin County Commissioners recently voted unanimously to keep a 12-month data center moratorium in place.
The vote came before an overflow crowd in and outside the commissioners meeting room.
The moratorium, which was put in place earlier this year to give county leaders time to gather information and develop zoning regulations, will be in effect until February 24, 2027.
Applications to build data centers in Franklin County won’t be allowed or considered while the moratorium is in place.
Meanwhile, the county Planning Commission continues work on a new zoning code that would regulate data centers in Franklin County.
A number of residents have voiced opposition to data centers, citing concerns about water use, electricity costs, noise, heat, and quality-of-life issues.
