Commission hears liaison report on data-center concerns and possible moratorium During liaison reports commissioners said the planning commission discussed data centers and the city is considering following Madison’s lead by imposing a one-year moratorium on larger data centers while staff reviews zoning and policy responses.

Middleton is considering a one-year moratorium on large data centers to ensure responsible planning and regain public trust in land-use decisions.

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Middleton Plan Commission recommends drafting data‑center zoning and a 12‑month moratorium for large facilities Planning staff urged the commission to create a new data‑center zoning district and recommended a 12‑month moratorium on facilities larger than 10,000 square feet to allow study of regional findings; commissioners directed staff to draft ordinance language and return with public‑hearing materials.

Middleton's Plan Commission is considering a dedicated zoning district for data centers and a 12-month moratorium on large facilities to better understand their impact—what could this mean for the city's future?

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