Lisle Village May Exclude Data Centers from Zoning Regulations

Lisle Village is deliberating on a zoning amendment that could block the establishment of new data centers in the I-1 zoning district. A vote to exclude data centers would mean that new facilities could only be approved through a text amendment to the zoning code.

This decision stems from a 2022 addition aimed at addressing ambiguities related to technology and land use while recognizing an existing data center operational for around 25 years. The implications of this potential prohibition could hinder future tech infrastructure investments in the area, impacting the local economy.