Fulton County IN One-Year Data Center Moratorium
Fulton County, IN · Adopted 2026-03-03 by Commissioners (2-1 vote)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- March 3, 2027
- Applies to
- Data-center developers and operators seeking permits, rezonings, or approvals in Fulton County, IN
- Enforced by
- Fulton County, IN government
On March 3, 2026, the Fulton County (IN) Commissioners voted 2-1 to approve a one-year moratorium on data-center construction, effective immediately. Commissioners Bryan Lewis and a second commissioner voted in favor; Commissioner Dave Sommers was the lone dissenter. The Area Plan Commission had recommended the moratorium 6-2 earlier. The moratorium was triggered by a proposed 300-acre campus in the town of Akron. A data-center committee will study impacts during the pause.
Who is protected: Fulton County, IN residents
Legal detail
Adopted 2026-03-03 by Commissioners (2-1 vote). APC recommendation 6-2. One-year duration through approximately 2027-03-03. Triggered by Akron 300-acre campus proposal.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Fulton County, IN |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Stronger |
| Enacted | March 3, 2026 |
| Citation | Adopted 2026-03-03 by Commissioners (2-1 vote) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Fulton County commissioners approve one-year moratorium on data center construction (WNDU) |
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