Lake County IN Data Center Zoning Standards
Lake County, IN · Lake County IN Zoning Ordinance amendment (2025) (2025-10-21)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- October 21, 2025
- Applies to
- Data center developers and operators seeking approvals in Lake County, IN
- Enforced by
- Lake County government
Lake County IN (Hammond/Gary corridor) added data-center use category to zoning ordinance: special-use permit required, noise and emissions standards, substation siting disclosure, and water-use disclosure.
Who is protected: Lake County, IN residents
Legal detail
Lake County IN (Hammond/Gary corridor) added data-center use category to zoning ordinance: special-use permit required, noise and emissions standards, substation siting disclosure, and water-use disclosure. Citation: Lake County IN Zoning Ordinance amendment (2025).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Lake County, IN |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | October 21, 2025 |
| Citation | Lake County IN Zoning Ordinance amendment (2025) (2025-10-21) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Agency page | Lake County IN Data Center Zoning Standards — official source |
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- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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