How Other Communities Across Iowa Have Approached This, Continued.....

CommunityApproachKey Mechanism
ClintonHybridAdds definitions, creates new Data Center section, allows data centers in M-1, M-2, and M-3 Industrial Districts subject to standalone standards, plan submission required, setbacks, screening, orientation, development agreement may be required, water use, cooling, & protection, lighting, noise/vibration, traffic, access, & road use, emergency response, environmental, decommissioning, airport protection/FAA compliance
Dubuque CountyMoratorium12-month moratorium
Wapello CountyTBDAugust 11, 2026 -- work session
Jefferson CountyOrdinance & MoratoriumAugust 11, 2026 -- adopted ordinance and 1-year moratorium
Jackson CountyMoratoriumThrough August 4, 2027
Floyd CountyMoratoriumThrough March 2, 2027