12-month moratorium on data center construction, permits, and special…
Seward County, NE — 12-month moratorium on data center construction, permits, and special use conditions
Seward County, NE · 12-month moratorium on data center construction, permits, and special use conditions
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- June 30, 2026
- Applies to
- Local government / regulated operators.
Seward County commissioners unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on all data center construction, permits, and special use conditions to allow time to develop regulations before new projects proceed.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Seward County, NE |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | 12-month moratorium on data center construction, permits, and special use conditions |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Seward County approves one-year pause on data center permits and construction (KSNB Local4) |
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