Decatur County IN data center moratorium (Ord. 2026-15)
Decatur County, IN — Commissioners Adopt Ordinance 2026-15, a Data Center Moratorium (2 MW+) Through Dec. 31, 2026 (Sept. 21, 2026)
Decatur County, IN · Decatur County, IN Ordinance 2026-15 (adopted Sept. 21, 2026; expires Dec. 31, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- December 31, 2026
- Applies to
- Developers of data centers of 2 MW or more in unincorporated Decatur County
- Enforced by
- Decatur County Board of Commissioners
Decatur County, Indiana paused applications for data centers of 2 megawatts or more in unincorporated areas until Dec. 31, 2026, while it updates its ordinances and comprehensive plan. Projects already filed are not affected.
Who is protected: Unincorporated Decatur County, IN residents
Legal detail
Decatur County, IN Board of Commissioners, Ordinance 2026-15, adopted Mon. 2026-09-21 (Greensburg Daily News, Sept. 22). Bars data centers with capacity of 2.0 MW or more from applying to operate in unincorporated Decatur County; effective on signing, in force until 5 p.m. 2026-12-31; not retroactive to previously submitted petitions/applications; may be shortened or extended pending updated ordinances and comprehensive plan. Commissioner President Jeremy Pasel absent. Separate existing solar/wind moratorium unaffected. Vote tally not reported.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Decatur County, IN |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | September 21, 2026 |
| Citation | Decatur County, IN Ordinance 2026-15 (adopted Sept. 21, 2026; expires Dec. 31, 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Applications not accepted during the moratorium |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | Commissioners vote on data center moratorium — Greensburg Daily News (Sept. 22, 2026) |
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