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(WTAQ) — A one-year moratorium on the development of data centers in Hobart is now in effect, following approval by the Hobart Village Board Tuesday evening.
The vote was 4-1, with Trustee Melissa Tanke voting in opposition. She stated that she wanted the moratorium’s definitions to be more restrictive.
The moratorium will provide time for the Village to draft rules and standards to regulate any such development of data centers in the Village.
As stated in the ordinance:
The purpose of this moratorium is to provide the Village with adequate time to assess the impacts and secondary effects of Data Centers, including but not limited to electrical infrastructure concerns, water consumption concerns, wastewater impacts, land-use compatibility, emergency services impacts, comprehensive regulation and legislation, and to promote meaningful development in implementation of Village ordinances with regard to Data Centers. This mortarium is necessary to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the Village residents, businesses, and visitors.
Village Administrator Aaron Kramer said a draft of the ordinance will likely be ready for review and public input next month or in September.
The Village Board may extend the duration of this ordinance for an additional six months if more time is needed to complete, review, and adopt a permanent ordinance.
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