The Browncomn County Board of Commissioners voted during its October 27, 2026 meeting to schedule a public hearing for 9:02 a.m. on November 17, 2026, regarding an Interim Moratorium of Data Centers Ordinance, according to the published meeting agenda.
The motion to set the hearing date was offered by Commissioner Borchert and, according to the agenda record, “duly carried.” The agenda does not specify the scope, duration, or boundaries of the proposed moratorium beyond its title.
The scheduling of this hearing matters to residents because it indicates the county is moving forward with a formal public process on whether to temporarily halt new data center development within its jurisdiction. The outcome of such a moratorium could affect land use, permitting timelines, and future development proposals in the area, though the agenda itself does not detail potential impacts.
The same meeting agenda also notes that County Administrator Sam Hansen met with the Board, followed by a motion offered by Commissioner Braun; the agenda excerpt does not specify whether this item was related to the data center moratorium.
- Meeting date: October 27, 2026, Browncomn Board of Commissioners
- Action: Motion by Commissioner Borchert to schedule a public hearing
- Hearing date/time: 9:02 a.m., November 17, 2026
- Subject: Interim Moratorium of Data Centers Ordinance
- Motion status: Carried, according to the agenda
According to the published agenda, the next step in this process is the public hearing scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 9:02 a.m. No further details on the ordinance’s provisions were included in the available agenda excerpt.
Residents seeking more information or wishing to comment on the proposed ordinance can attend the November 17, 2026 public hearing. Details on hearing location and public comment procedures were not included in the available agenda excerpt; residents may consult the full agenda via the Browncomn County CivicClerk portal.
Official source: the published record