Cottage Grove Proposes 18-Month Moratorium on Data Centers Amid Statewide Trend
Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, is considering an 18-month moratorium on new data center developments to assess impacts. This aligns with statewide efforts to review zoning and land use regulations amid concerns over resource consumption.

Cottage Grove is contemplating an 18-month moratorium on data center projects to evaluate their implications. The village currently has no data center developments planned, with Village President Cindi Kelm-Nelson indicating the need to review zoning codes and land plans.
Dane County is also researching the impacts of data centers, focusing on water usage, utility demands, and noise pollution. Existing temporary bans on data centers are in place in multiple counties, including Madison, Green, Dodge, Door, and Manitowoc. The advisory committee's findings are expected to guide future development decisions, potentially influencing how local governments approach data center proposals.




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