Harvey County, KS — Moratorium on data center construction in unincorporated Harvey County
Harvey County, KS · Moratorium on data center construction in unincorporated Harvey County
The Harvey County Commission unanimously approved a resolution on January 13, 2026 halting data-processing and data-storage facility construction in unincorporated areas through the end of 2028 while planning and zoning staff draft regulations.
Technical detail
The Harvey County Commission unanimously approved a resolution on January 13, 2026 halting data-processing and data-storage facility construction in unincorporated areas through the end of 2028 while planning and zoning staff draft regulations.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Harvey County, KS |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-01-13 |
| Citation | Moratorium on data center construction in unincorporated Harvey County |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Harvey County Commission places moratorium on data center construction ↗ |
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