Tippecanoe County IN Large Data Center Special Exception Amendment
Tippecanoe County IN Large Data Center Special Exception Amendment (1-Year Sunset)
Tippecanoe County, IN · APC ordinance committee recommendation 2026
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Data-center developers and operators seeking permits, rezonings, or approvals in Tippecanoe County, IN
- Enforced by
- Tippecanoe County, IN government
The Tippecanoe County Area Plan Commission's ordinance committee voted to forward an amendment treating 'large data centers' of 10,000 sq ft or more as allowable in I-2 industrial districts only by special exception, with a one-year (November 30) sunset to allow drafting of permanent performance standards. The full APC subsequently adopted the temporary rules — action is no longer merely pending.
Who is protected: Tippecanoe County, IN residents
Legal detail
APC ordinance committee recommendation 2026. Threshold: 10,000 sq ft. Mechanism: special exception in I-2 districts. Built-in 1-year sunset.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Tippecanoe County, IN |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Citation | APC ordinance committee recommendation 2026 |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Agency page | Tippecanoe County: Ordinance committee backs temporary limits on large data centers, sends 1-year sunset amendment to full APC (CitizenPortal.ai) |
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