Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium
Manitowoc County, WI — 18-Month Data Center Moratorium
Manitowoc County, WI · Manitowoc County, WI 18-month data-center moratorium (April 28, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- October 28, 2027
- Applies to
- Data-center developers seeking construction permits or siting approvals in Manitowoc County
- Enforced by
- Manitowoc County / Planning & Park Commission
The Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Board unanimously voted April 28, 2026 to impose an 18-month moratorium barring the county from accepting applications or issuing permits for data-center construction while permanent regulations are developed. The moratorium was prompted by developer interest from the towns of Two Creeks, Two Rivers, and Mishicot.
Who is protected: Manitowoc County, WI residents and surrounding communities in county-zoned areas
Legal detail
Manitowoc County Board resolution adopted April 28, 2026 (unanimous vote). The ordinance prohibits the county from accepting applications or issuing permits for data-center construction or siting for 18 months, or until permanent data-center regulations are adopted, whichever is sooner. Applies to areas under county zoning authority. The Planning & Park Commission recommended the measure in March 2026.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Manitowoc County, WI |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | April 28, 2026 |
| Citation | Manitowoc County, WI 18-month data-center moratorium (April 28, 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Permit/application denial during the moratorium |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Manitowoc County Board approves 18-month data center moratorium — WPR |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- Superior WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Dane County WI Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- Madison WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
- Washington Township OH data center moratorium (360-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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