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McPherson County approves moratorium on data centers, enacts one mile setback

Buildings used to house large computer and information technology systems

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Shannon Marvel
Dec 26, 2024
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The McPherson County Courthouse during a 2023 event. (Austin Goss/The Dakota Scout)

After considering a conditional use permit for a data center that would be near Leola, the McPherson County Board of Adjustment passed a moratorium on the facilities.

It will be in place until the county develops and approves a data center ordinance.

The moratorium, which t…

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