Dubuque County Board of Supervisors
Wayne Kenniker Wayne.Kenniker@dubuquecountyiowa.gov
Ann McDonough Ann.Mcdonough@dubuquecountyiowa.gov
Harley Pothoff Harley.Pothoff@dubuquecountyiowa.gov
DUBUQUE COUNTY DATA CENTER PLANNING PROCESS
Initially presented and discussed at Board of Supervisors meeting, June 15, 2026, and updated and approved by the Board, July 6, 2026.
Scope of Moratorium
This moratorium and its resulting recommendations shall apply only to proposed large-scale industrial and/or hyperscale data center developments within the unincorporated areas of the County, including associated or supporting infrastructure. Covered projects include developments requiring significant land use, major electrical infrastructure, substantial water consumption, utility expansion, or campus-style construction.
SECTION 1 — REQUIRED COMMITMENTS AND DELIVERABLES DURING THE MORATORIUM
During the one-year moratorium period, the Board of Supervisors, with support from County staff, shall complete the following actions prior to consideration of any data center application, rezoning request, permit approval, or related infrastructure approval. Responsibility for each action shall be assigned to the appropriate County department or staff member.
A. Data Center Ordinance Development
The County shall draft and publicly review a comprehensive Data Center Ordinance addressing but not limited to:
Land use and zoning standards
Agricultural land preservation
Water usage and resource protection
Utility and power infrastructure impacts
Noise and lighting standards
Emergency response and fire suppression requirements
Environmental protections including air quality, waste discharge, and stormwater management
Road use and infrastructure impacts
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