Data center zoning ordinance for unincorporated Linn County
Linn County, IA — Data center zoning ordinance for unincorporated Linn County
Linn County, IA · Data center zoning ordinance for unincorporated Linn County
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- February 18, 2026
- Applies to
- Local government / regulated operators.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors adopted one of the nation's most comprehensive local data-center zoning ordinances on February 18, 2026, requiring water studies and water-use agreements, 1,000-foot residential setbacks, noise and light limits, and infrastructure-damage compensation.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Linn County, IA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Data center zoning ordinance for unincorporated Linn County |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | Iowa County Passes Restrictive Data Center Ordinance | Planetizen News |
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